These real turtle vertebrae offers a tangible connection to one of Earth's most ancient reptile lineages. Each specimen showcases the intricate bone structure that has enabled turtles to thrive for over 200 million years. Perfect for educational displays, comparative anatomy studies, or natural history collections, this real vertebra provides genuine insight into turtle skeletal anatomy. Ideal for students, educators, and collectors seeking authentic biological specimens.

Turtles are characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield. Their order, Testudines, includes both extant (living) and extinct species. Turtles are one of the oldest reptile groups and are more ancient than snakes or crocodilians. Of the 356 known species alive today, some are highly endangered.

• Sold as-is without further cleaning or repairs
• Vertebrae Length 3.7 cm (1.5 in)
• Vertebrae Width 2.1 cm (0.8 in)
• Vertebrae Height 2.1 cm (0.8 in)