Both turtles and tortoises are Chelonians, or members of the order Chelonia. Turtle and tortoise are common names, and, in the United States, a tortoise is a Chelonian that lives primarily on land, while turtles are Chelonians that are primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic. There are differences in diet as well.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Welcome. The Elderton UMC is part of the cooperative ministry of the United Methodist Charge for Christ, which works to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ for the transformation of lives throughout Eastern Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Caring people with a loving spirit and a welcoming attitude. Church can happen anywhere.