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Ernst, C. H. (1974). Effects of hurricane agnes on a painted turtle population. 8, 3(237 - 240).
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Ernst1974b View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Chrysemys, Chrysemys picta, Emydidae, Habitat = habitat, Nordamerika = North America, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises Creators: Ernst Collection: 8 |
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Comparisons of pre- and post-Hurricane Agnes size, age structures, sex and juvenile-adult ratios were made on a population of Chrysemys picta to determine the effects of hurricane flooding. Flooding of nesting sites in June, 1972 resulted in small juveniles not being incorporated into the population. This caused shifts in size and age-class percentages which favored adults. Habitat destruction forced turtles into more shallow areas and predation on adults increased.
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