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Myers, A. T. (2011). Landscape and microhabitat drivers of bog turtle (glyptemys muhlenbergii) occurrence in southeastern new york state. Unpublished thesis , State University of New York, New York.
Added by: Sarina Wunderlich (18 Nov 2012 17:43:47 UTC) |
| Resource type: Thesis/Dissertation BibTeX citation key: Myers2011 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Glyptemys, Glyptemys muhlenbergii, Habitat = habitat, Nordamerika = North America, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises Creators: Myers Publisher: State University of New York (New York) |
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Glyptemys muhlenbergii Bog turtles are among the most endangered of turtle species in North America. Habitat degradation is a major contributor to their decline. Several studies have investigated bog turtle habitat needs yet important knowledge gaps remain. Here I studied bog turtle habitat at microhabitat and landscape levels to infer drivers of bog turtle habitat suitability within southeastern New York State. A radio-telemetry study of 23 female bog turtles during 2009 revealed selection by bog turtles for Dasiphora fruticosa and Carex spp. cover, high woody stem density, proximity to water, and short vegetation. A landscape-level analysis using bog turtle occurrence records indicated bog turtles inhabit relatively large wetlands within large watersheds with open-canopy vegetation, numerous stream connections, and underlying carbonaceous geology. Results of this study are useful for prioritizing conservation efforts. Further research is needed to investigate bog turtle nest habitat requisites and the mechanisms behind the findings of this study.
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