The section
element represents a generic standalone section of the page.
Similar to the div
, it is used to group elements, but unlike the div
, a section
always has a heading element and additional elements with related content.
We’ll add two sections to our page, one for “Anatomy and Physiology” and one for “Behaviour”:
<main>
+ <section>
<h2>Anatomy and Physiology</h2>
<h3>Size</h3>
<p>The largest living species of turtle (and fourth-largest reptile) is the leatherback turtle which can reach over 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) in length and weigh over 500 kg (1,100 lb).</p>
<h3>Shell</h3>
<p>The shell of a turtle is unique among vertebrates and serves to protect the animal and provide shelter from the elements.</p>
+ </section>
+ <section>
<h2>Behaviour</h2>
<h3>Diet and Feeding</h3>
<p>Most turtle species are opportunistic omnivores; land-dwelling species are more herbivorous and aquatic ones more carnivorous.</p>
<p>Turtles generally eat their food in a straightforward way, though some species have special feeding techniques.</p>
+ </section>
<img src="https://assets.codepen.io/5804361/turtle_1.jpg"/>
<img src="https://assets.codepen.io/5804361/turtle_2.jpg"/>
<img src="https://assets.codepen.io/5804361/turtle_3.jpg"/>
</main>
The two sections will have a lighter purple background, compared to the main.
Here’s our page so far: