are tortoises related to turtles in any way????

Question: are tortoises related to turtles in any way????
- Keywords:
  animal,
  biology,
  tortoise,
  turtle
Asked by anon-200543 to Rosemary, Oliver, Leigh, Jordan, Hannah, David on 8 Mar 2019. This question was also asked by anon-200558.
- Oliver Gordon answered on 8 Mar 2019:
  
  All things that are alive have what’s called a “common ancestor”. For example, if you have any brothers/sisters your common ancestors will be your mum/dad.
  
  It’s the same with species of animals. If you go back far enough, they will come from the same place somewhere!

Question: are tortoises related to turtles in any way????