Historical and archaeological evidence documents the importation of sea turtles from the eastern Pacific Ocean (Baja California) to California during the Gold Rush (1848–1855) and through the end of 19th century, but it is unknown whether these 19th ...
Cyler Conrad +9 more
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Biology of nesting sea turtles along the Florida panhandle [PDF]
The purpose of this study was to determine how the dynamic system off Cape San Blas affects its unique group of nesting sea turtles. We assessed: 1. changes in beach topography, 2. changes in offshore topography, 3.
Carthy, Raymond R.
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First known gigantic sea turtle from the Maastrichtian deposits in Egypt [PDF]
GEBELY ABDEL-MAKSOUD ABU EL-KHEIR +2 more
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本研究对重庆自然博物馆馆藏的爬行动物标本进行清点、整理,得到自然博物馆馆藏国内爬行动物标本164种,分属于壁虎科(Gekkonidae)7属,鬣蜥科(Agamidae)6属,巨蜥科(Varanidae)1属,蜥蜴科(Lacertidae)4属,石龙子科(Scincidae)3属,盲蛇科(Typhlopidae)1属,蟒科(Boidae)2属,游蛇科(Megapodiidae)25属,眼镜蛇科(Elapidae)6属,蝰科(Viperidae)7属,鳖科(Trionychidae)2属,海龟科 ...
李健 +4 more
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Mitochondrial DNA and local ecological knowledge reveal two lineages of leatherback turtle on the beaches of Oaxaca, Mexico. [PDF]
Castillo-Morales CA +3 more
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Comparative study of the reptilian cornea's microstructure
Background The cornea of various vertebrate is considered a major part in the glop, which acts as a powerful lens, providing a sharp retinal image, and meantime acts as an excellent defensor for other corneal layers.
Zeinab Abdelftah +4 more
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Rapid growth in Late Cretaceous sea turtles reveals life history strategies similar to extant leatherbacks. [PDF]
Wilson LE.
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Molecular barcoding applied to the Mediterranean turtles biological matrices [PDF]
Barcoding allows the characterisation of tiny samples from living species and the differentiation of morphologically similar specimens. It is a practical tool that can be used in cases of damaged samples and it is also useful for taxonomical ...
4th International Congress on Biodiversity. “Man, Natural Habitats and Euro-Mediterranean Biodiversity” +7 more
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Evolutionary and developmental aspects of phalangeal formula variation in pig-nose and soft-shelled turtles (Carettochelyidae and Trionychidae) [PDF]
In order to examine the evolution of the phalangeal formula in a diverse clade of turtles, including hyperphalangy as a rare condition in this group, we studied 210 specimens representing all extant genera of Trionychidae and their sister taxon ...
Delfino, Massimo +2 more
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Abundance Trends and Nesting Biology of Green Turtles Chelonia mydas (Testudines: Cheloniidae) During Ten Consecutive Breeding Seasons (2012-2021) at Akyatan Beach, Turkey. [PDF]
Yılmaz C, Oruç A, Turkozan O.
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