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Larson, J. L. (2004). Aspects of the overwinter ecology and physiology of painted turtle (chrysemys picta) hatchlings. Unpublished thesis MS, Miami University, Miami.
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| Resource type: Thesis/Dissertation BibTeX citation key: Larson2004 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Chrysemys, Chrysemys picta, Emydidae, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Zeitigung = incubation Creators: Larson Publisher: Miami University (Miami) |
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Because hatchling painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) may spend all of their first winter inside their subterranean natal nests, they may be exposed to extremely low temperatures over the course of the winter. This thesis explores two lines of research that relate to the overwintering of painted turtle hatchlings. Chapter 1 explores dynamics within C. picta nests over winter and the relationship between both nest size and hatchling position within nests to overwinter survival. Chapter 2 concentrates on the ways cold-acclimation and low temperature influence ventilatory patterns and carbon dioxide release rates in painted turtle hatchlings. The environment of C. picta hatchlings creates a unique physiological and ecological situation largely unexplored by researchers.
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