Not quite correct. The divergent evolution aspect means they are not related like that.
Turtles are diapsids of the order Testudines (or Chelonii3) characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield.4 “Turtle” may refer to the order as a whole (American English) or to fresh-water and sea-dwelling testudines (British English).5 The order Testudines includes both extant (living) and extinct species. The earliest known members of this group date from 220 million years ago,16 Wikipedia
Mammals come from Synapsids where as reptiles from Diapsids. Neither the twain shall meet.
Not quite correct. The divergent evolution aspect means they are not related like that.
Turtles are diapsids of the order Testudines (or Chelonii3) characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and acting as a shield.4 “Turtle” may refer to the order as a whole (American English) or to fresh-water and sea-dwelling testudines (British English).5 The order Testudines includes both extant (living) and extinct species. The earliest known members of this group date from 220 million years ago,16 Wikipedia
Mammals come from Synapsids where as reptiles from Diapsids. Neither the twain shall meet.