Plastic ingestion by freshwater turtles: a review and call to action [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 Plastic pollution, and especially plastic ingestion by animals, is a serious global issue. This problem is well documented in marine systems, but it is relatively understudied in freshwater systems.
Adam G. Clause +2 more
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Host–Gut Microbiome Metabolic Interactions in PFAS-Impacted Freshwater Turtles (Emydura macquarii macquarii) [PDF]
Metabolites, 2022 Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a growing concern for humans, wildlife, and more broadly, ecosystem health. Previously, we characterised the microbial and biochemical impact of elevated PFAS on the gut microbiome of freshwater turtles ...
David J. Beale +9 more
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EDIS, 2013 Belize, a country rich in natural resources and diverse wildlife, is home to nine species of freshwater turtles. Among these is the critically endangered hicatee, which has been eliminated in most of its range as a result of hunting and habitat loss ...
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Health status assessment of traumatic injury freshwater turtles. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2018 A group of injured yellow-bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta) and river cooters (Pseudemys concinna) were evaluated for a variety of health values at presentation to the NC State Turtle Rescue Team and prior to release. An i-STAT Portable Clinical Analyzer and CG8+ cartridges were used to determine venous blood gas and biochemical values, the packed ...
Savo APH, Zheng Y, Zheng Y, Lewbart GA.
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Variability in DNA COI sequences reveals new haplotypes in freshwater turtles from northern region of India [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2018 The chelonian represents a diverse order of turtles. Little is known about this group from India at molecular level. Cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) sequences of 125 individuals from nine species of freshwater turtles were generated and analyzed. A total of
Ranjana Bhaskar, Vindhya Mohindra
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Shell shape does not accurately predict self-righting ability in hatchling freshwater turtles [PDF]
Scientific ReportsFlat hydrodynamic shells likely represent an evolutionary trade-off between adaptation to an aquatic lifestyle and the instability of more rounded shells, thought beneficial for self-righting.
Adam van Casteren +4 more
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Prevalence of Salmonella, Cryptosporidium and Leptospira in Invasive Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta) in North‐Western Italy [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceNatural lakes and ponds typically feature green areas where people engage in recreational and sporting activities. In Italy, these areas are often inhabited by non‐native freshwater turtles, even at high densities.
Barbara Moroni +13 more
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Every Bit Hurts: Quantifiable Effects of Low‐Level Anthropogenic Disturbance on Movement, Habitat Selection, and Energetics of Blanding's Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionAnthropogenic development negatively affects biodiversity worldwide, particularly wildlife with low fecundity, long lifespans, and extensive habitat requirements such as freshwater turtles.
Reta Lingrui Meng +2 more
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Epidemiological factors associated with Turtle fraservirus 1 (TFV1) in freshwater turtles in Florida, USA. [PDF]
PLoS ONETurtle fraservirus 1 (TFV1) is an emerging pathogen that was first discovered in freshwater turtles in peninsular Florida (USA) in 2018. The incubation period, transmission route(s), range of virus-susceptible species, and other key epidemiological ...
Lisa A Shender +10 more
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Fishes, 2023 Freshwater turtles are among the least studied faunas in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Here, we report the presence of freshwater turtles (Cuora amboinensis) from Car Nicobar, a small remote island in the Nicobar archipelago comprising the ...
Rajendran Kiruba-Sankar +7 more
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