Geochelone
Geochelone is a genus of tortoises.
| Geochelone Temporal range: Miocene to present | |
|---|---|
| G. elegans | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Testudines |
| Suborder: | Cryptodira |
| Superfamily: | Testudinoidea |
| Family: | Testudinidae |
| Genus: | Geochelone Fitzinger, 1835 |
| Species | |
Geochelone tortoises, which are also known as typical tortoises or terrestrial turtles, can be found in southern Asia. They primarily eat plants.
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