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Somatic growth dynamics of West Atlantic hawksbill sea turtles: a spatio-temporal perspective [PDF]
This is the final version of the article. Available from the publisher via the DOI in this record.Somatic growth dynamics are an integrated response to environmental conditions.
Bellini, C +45 more
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Hybridization among the ancient mariners: characterization of marine turtle hybrids with molecular genetic assays. [PDF]
Reports of hybridization between marine turtle species (family Cheloniidae) have been difficult to authenticate based solely on morphological evidence.
Avise, JC, Bowen, BW, Karl, SA
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The present study reports the first occurrence of Plesiochorus cymbiformis (Digenea: Gorgoderidae), in two Olive Ridley Sea turtles Lepidochelys olivacea (Testudines: Chelonidae), from the states of São Paulo and Sergipe in Brazilian coast.
Jerdy H. +6 more
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Marine debris ingestion by sea turtles (Testudines) on the Brazilian coast: an underestimated threat? [PDF]
Assessment of marine debris ingestion by sea turtles is important, especially to ensure their survival. From January to December 2011, 23 specimens of five species of sea turtleswere found dead or dying after being rehabilitated ...
Barbosa, Bruno Corrêa +6 more
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Complete mitochondrial genome of the nesting Colombian Caribbean Hawksbill Turtle
The hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelis imbricata (Linnaeus, 1766), is an endangered sea turtle in Colombian Caribbean beach. In this study, we report the complete mitochondrial DNA sequences of hawksbill turtle. The entire genome comprised 16,386 base pairs,
Javier Hernández-Fernández +2 more
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Las tortugas marinas, Eretmochelys imbricata y Caretta caretta se encuentran distribuidas en aguas tropicales del Indo-Pacífico y Atlántico y son consideradas especies importantes dentro del ecosistema. Estas tortugas se han catalogado en peligro crítico
Javier Hernández Fernández +3 more
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El Caribe costarricense es importante como sitio de alimentación, copulación, anidación y desove de las tortugas marinas, por lo que el presente trabajo pretendió actualizar el patrón de anidación en las tortugas marinas Dermochelys coriacea y ...
Lilliana Piedra-Castro +1 more
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Buried treasure—marine turtles do not ‘disguise’ or ‘camouflage’ their nests but avoid them and create a decoy trail [PDF]
After laying their eggs and refilling the egg chamber, sea turtles scatter sand extensively around the nest site. This is presumed to camouflage the nest, or optimize local conditions for egg development, but a consensus on its function is lacking.
Thomas J. Burns +6 more
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Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Nesting and Beach Selection at Príncipe Island, West Africa [PDF]
Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas) are the predominant nesting sea turtle species on the beaches of Príncipe Island in the Gulf of Guinea.
Bolten, Alan B. +2 more
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