Technically this is nor taxonomy, since we aren’t talking about relatedness. This is just linguistics.
explanation
Land dwelling evolved multiple times in turtles, like in box turtles, which are not in the clade of tortoises, but would fit the common definition of tortoise.
So you’re just admitting you don’t understand taxonomy
Technically this is nor taxonomy, since we aren’t talking about relatedness. This is just linguistics.
explanation
Land dwelling evolved multiple times in turtles, like in box turtles, which are not in the clade of tortoises, but would fit the common definition of tortoise.