1 The upper shell
(Illustration by the author. More about the illustration)
The sea turtle’s upper shell (or carapace) is fairly smooth and flat. This shape allows the turtle to glide through the water.
The shell is actually part of the turtle’s skeleton. The turtle’s backbone and its shell are fused together.
Contents
- 1The upper shell
- 2The outer edge of the shell
- 3The head
- 4The beak and front flipper
- 5The flippers
- 6Filling in the shell
- 7Scutes
- 8More scutes and scales
- 9Finishing the drawing
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By Linda Dow.
