close up of carapace shell of Galapagos giant tortoises, Geochelone spp in Puerto Ayora Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

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the means of growth of the Galapagos giant tortoises Geochelone spp is traceable by means of the rings on the individiual scutes plates of the carapace shell

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Size: 5055px × 3370px
Location: Puerto Ayora Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Photo credit: © Carolyn Jenkins / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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