Metal bioaccumulation and its genotoxic effects on eggs and hatchlings of giant Amazon river turtle (Podocnemis expansa)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10646-021-02384-8
Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess whether possible metal contamination in the sediment of the nests of giant Amazon river turtle, Podocnemis expansa, could contaminate eggs and hatchlings, triggering genotoxic damage. Therefore, sediments… read more here.
Keywords: river turtle; turtle podocnemis; giant amazon; amazon river ... See more keywords
On the future of the giant South American river turtle Podocnemis expansa
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DOI: 10.1017/s0030605318001370
Abstract: Abstract There is a long history of exploitation of the South American river turtle Podocnemis expansa. Conservation efforts for this species started in the 1960s but best practices were not established, and population trends and… read more here.
Keywords: river turtle; south american; population; turtle ... See more keywords