Turtle Front Claw Replica
$21.00
Turtle front claw replica measures 0.9 x 0.12 x 0.25 inches. The Chelonia mydas claw is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
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Description
Turtle front claw replica measures 0.9 x 0.12 x 0.25 inches. The Chelonia mydas claw is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Turtles are characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield. “Turtle” may refer to the order as a whole or to fresh-water and sea-dwelling testudines. The order Testudines includes both extant and extinct species.
The claw features a distinct, downward curve that tapers into a pointed tip. It has a sturdy, compressed base that attaches firmly to the toe bone. This specific design allows the turtle to exert significant leverage when pulling or scratching. A thick layer of keratin covers the bony core. This keeps the claw sharp and protects it from wearing down.
These reptiles have lived on Earth for millions of years with very few evolutionary changes. They thrive in muddy lakes, slow rivers, and dense wetlands across North America. A mature turtle possesses five distinct claws on each of its front feet. These digits connect to powerful leg muscles that give the reptile amazing strength.
Turtles rely heavily on their front claws for daily survival. They use the sharp tips to tear apart plants, fish and worms. The curved shape also works perfectly for digging deep burrows into muddy banks.
These tunnels protect the turtles from cold winter weather and hungry predators. Male turtles also use their long front claws during spring mating rituals. They gently vibrate the claws against a female’s face to get her attention.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Reptilia
- Clade: Testudinata
- Order: Testudines
- Family: Cheloniidae
- Subfamily: Cheloniinae
- Genus: Chelonia Brongniart, 1800
- Species: C. mydas
- Binomial Name. Chelonia mydas (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Conservation status: Least concern
The turtle front claw pairs well with the pond turtle skull replica, the green sea turtle skull replica and the common snapping turtle skull replica.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 0.9 × 0.12 × .025 in |
| World Turtle Day - May 23rd | World Turtle Day is an annual observance held every May 23rd. It began in 2000 and is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue. The day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats, as well as to encourage human action to help them survive and thrive. |
