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Can you tell the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Write a few lines.

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1) Turtles have a flat back whereas a tortoise do not have a flat back.

2) Turtles can live both on land and water whereas a tortoise live entirely above water.

3) Turtles are omnivorous whereas a tortoise is mostly herbivorous.

4) Turtle's shell is lighter than the tortoise.

5) A tortoise can live up to 150 years whereas a turtle can live up to 40 years.

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