Chinese softshell turtle

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Scientific researchers have recently made a new discovery about the Chinese softshell turtle Biologists have revealed that the Chinese softshell turtle has the capacity to excrete urea via its mouth instead of making use of its kidneys. Immediately, the researchers have concluded that this suggests that these turtles are armed with highly specialised mouth tissues. Researchers have also theorised that the turtle's mouth serves to filter salt and oxygen. Moreover, the scientists have also found that the turtle uses its lungs to breathe air while submerging its head in the water. Hence, the Chinese softshell turtle breathe in the same way as the other creatures of the chelonian family, according to scientific professionals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6130142854
• ISBN13: 9786130142858
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Fastbook Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"