Testudo graeca graeca
A species of Mediterranean tortoises Scientific name : Testudo graeca graeca Genus : Mediterranean tortoises
Testudo graeca graeca, A species of Mediterranean tortoises
Scientific name: Testudo graeca graeca
Genus: Mediterranean tortoises
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Description
Testudo graeca graeca is renowned for its remarkable endurance, often consuming minimal water in drought-stricken environments. This survival adaptation allows it to thrive where other species falter. Testudo graeca graeca also exhibits a diversified diet, consuming a broad spectrum of Mediterranean plants, from leaves and flowers to fruits. These diet-specific behaviors have critical implications on the ecological dispersal and survival of Mediterranean flora.
General Info
Lifespan
50-100 years
Diet
Testudo graeca graeca primarily subsists on a herbivorous diet featuring a variety of fresh vegetation. They indulge in consuming leaves, flowers, and fruits, with a predilection for Mediterranean plant species such as chicory, clover, and dandelions. This animal's specific dietary requirements reflect its natural, arid habitat.
Appearance
Testudo graeca graeca is small, compact, and dome-shaped with a heavily armoured shell covered in large asymmetrical scutes. It primarily displays multiple shades of brown, from light tawny to a darker brunette, punctuated by unique, darker markings on each scute. Its scaly, elephantine legs end in digging-friendly claws, and it has a short tail. A sexual dimorphism is seen in the form of a more flared back end in males.
Behavior
Testudo graeca graeca is a generally solitary species, known for its slow and steady nature. Its daily activities consist primarily of foraging for food in early morning and late afternoon, while using its shell for effective thermoregulation in between. Remarkably, testudo graeca graeca can recognize its territory, returning to a chosen nesting site despite considerable seasonal movements.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Tortoises Genus
Mediterranean tortoises Species
Testudo graeca graeca 
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