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turtle shell (keratinous material, animal material, ... Materials (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Material derived from the shells of certain turtles and tortoises, sometimes utilizing the entire shell. Differs from the material "tortoise shell" in the way it is prepared and its finished appearance; also often derived from different species than is "tortoise shell." |
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turtle shell (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
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shell, turtle (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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............................ turtle shell (G) |
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Testudines (order) |
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(Anapsida (subclass), Reptilia (class), ... Living Organisms (hierarchy name)) [300310264] |
distinguished from .... |
tortoise shell |
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(keratinous material, animal material, ... Materials (hierarchy name)) [300011837] |
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