Tissue uptake, distribution and excretion of brevetoxin-3 after oral and intratracheal exposure in the freshwater turtle Trachemys scripta and the diamondback terrapin Malaclemys terrapin.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2017.03.003
Abstract: Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur nearly annually off the west coast of Florida and can impact both humans and wildlife, resulting in morbidity and increased mortality of marine animals including sea turtles. The key organism… read more here.
Keywords: terrapin; turtle trachemys; trachemys scripta; toxin ... See more keywords
Sexual dimorphism, bite force and diet in the diamondback terrapin
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DOI: 10.1111/jzo.12520
Abstract: Sexual dimorphism in head size and shape has been documented in many animals and is often thought to be related to the consumption of different prey in males and females thus reducing competition between the… read more here.
Keywords: dimorphism; terrapin; head size; size ... See more keywords
Presence And Temporal Activities Of Serrated Hinged Terrapin (Pelusios sinuatus) And Marsh Terrapin (Pelomedusa galeata) In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Assessed Using Telemetry
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DOI: 10.1177/19400829221074241
Abstract: Background and Aims For the first time in Africa, two freshwater turtle species (hereafter terrapin) presence and temporal activity in their habitats were investigated using radio telemetry. Methods Telemeter tags were attached to Pelusios sinuatus… read more here.
Keywords: pelusios sinuatus; temperature; galeata; presence temporal ... See more keywords
Plastron Pigmentation Variation in a Coastal Turtle Species of Conservation Concern (Malaclemys terrapin)
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DOI: 10.1655/herpetologica-d-17-00046.1
Abstract: Abstract Malaclemys terrapin inhabits salt marshes of the coastal United States and has been historically divided into seven subspecies. Two of the described subspecies, M. t. pileata and M. t. littoralis, occur along the western… read more here.
Keywords: plastron; pigmentation variation; terrapin; pigmentation ... See more keywords