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Phu, L. D. (2010). The natural history and distribution of riverine turtles in west virginia. Unpublished thesis Master of Science, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia.
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| Resource type: Thesis/Dissertation BibTeX citation key: Phu2010 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Apalone, Apalone spinifera, Chelydra, Chelydra serpentina, Chelydridae, Chrysemys, Chrysemys picta, Emydidae, Graptemys, Graptemys ouachitensis, Habitat = habitat, Kinosternidae, Nordamerika = North America, Pseudemys, Pseudemys concinna, Pseudemys rubriventris, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Sternotherus, Sternotherus odoratus, Trachemys, Trachemys scripta, Trionychidae Creators: Phu Publisher: Marshall University (Huntington, West Virginia) |
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Chelydra serpentina Chrysemys picta Graptemys ouachitensis Pseudemys concinna rubriventris Trachemys scripta elegans Sternotherus odoratus Apalone spinifera Trionychidae The main objective of this research was to determine distribution and note any changes in the extent of aquatic turtle populations in West Virginia. This was done by surveying major river systems and examining historical records and field notes. There have been few extensive surveys done on aquatic turtles in the state. Much of the data available have been from individual river populations including the New River and the Kanawha River or as incidental findings that are part of a larger scale project and museum collections. Survey techniques included live capture with hoop traps, catfish traps, fyke nets, and basking traps as well as visual surveys on shore, aboard bass boats and canoes. A total of 10 rivers, one lake, one pond, and two wetland areas were surveyed which resulted in 219 new turtle records and 10 new county records of 5 different species in West Virginia. The efficacy of survey techniques and recommendations based on research findings are also included that may will provide insight into the management of the various populations of aquatic turtles in West Virginia.
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