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Dorsal shield of turtle is called as

A
Carapace
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Plastron
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Dentary
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Dermal denticle
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Solution

The correct option is B Carapace
The exoskeleton is a protective covering. The carapace is the exoskeleton or shell in a number of animals groups including the crustaceans and arachnids as well as vertebrates such as turtles and tortoises. It generally covers the dorsal upper region.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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