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Hays, G. C. (2001). The implications of adult morphology for clutch size in the flatback turtle (natator depressa). Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK, 81, 1063–1064.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Hays2001 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Cheloniidae, Fortpflanzung = reproduction, Natator, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises Creators: Hays Collection: Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK |
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When the mean adult length and mean clutch volume of marine turtles are examined, a clear pattern for larger species to lay larger clutches is evident, in accord with predictions that female size constrains the available space for carrying eggs. However, when compared with this general trend, the volume of clutches laid by flatback turtles (Natator depressa) are smaller than expected. The implication is that the unusually flat morphology of flatback turtles, provides an additional constraint on their egg carrying capacity.
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