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Arndt, R. G. (1994). Predation on hatchling diamondback terrapin, malaclemys terrapin (schoepff), by the ghost crab, ocypode quadrata (fabricius). ii. Florida Scientist, 57(1-2), 1–5.
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Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Fressfeinde = predators, Habitat = habitat, Malaclemys, Malaclemys terrapin, Nordamerika = North America, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises Creators: Arndt Collection: Florida Scientist |
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Malaclemys terrapin Actual and presumed predation by the ghost crab on a total of 16 hatchling diamondback terrapin was observed on a barrier island in southern New Jersey in October 1990, 1991 and 1992. Hatchlings are attacked and killed by bites to the head. Feeding starts on the head and typically continues posteriorad until all soft parts, as well as the anterior portions of the shell, are consumed. Predation is probably opportunistic. Hatchlings probably represent only a minor food of the abundant and highly-active crab, but the crab could be a significant source of mortality on the much less abundant hatchlings.
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