The response of sandy beach meiofauna to nutrients from sea turtle eggs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2016.11.017
Abstract: Organic matter transfer across ecosystem boundaries strongly influences consumer populations and food web dynamics. Consequently, it is hypothesized that sandy beaches, which are organic matter-limited ecosystems and almost exclusively subsidized by allochthonous inputs, should respond… read more here.
Keywords: meiofauna; response; sandy beach; organic matter ... See more keywords
When Is Embryonic Arrest Broken in Turtle Eggs?
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DOI: 10.1086/692630
Abstract: Turtle embryos enter a state of arrested development in the oviduct, allowing the mother greater flexibility in her reproductive schedule. Development recommences once eggs transition from the hypoxic oviduct to the normoxic nest. Significant mortality… read more here.
Keywords: oviposition; embryonic arrest; mortality; turtle eggs ... See more keywords
A new approach for measuring temperature inside turtle eggs
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.188698
Abstract: ABSTRACT For turtles, the thermal environment experienced during development plays critical roles in many biological processes. While the temperature inside an egg is assumed to match the substrate temperature, many factors such as evaporative cooling,… read more here.
Keywords: measuring temperature; temperature; egg; temperature inside ... See more keywords
Assessing the evidence of ‘infertile’ sea turtle eggs
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DOI: 10.3354/esr01032
Abstract: There is increasing concern about feminization of sea turtle populations resulting from female-biased production of hatchlings due to climate change and selective loss of males from other anthropogenic drivers. Extreme female-biased breeding populations would reduce… read more here.
Keywords: sea; sea turtle; evidence; infertile eggs ... See more keywords