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Moll, D. L. (1976). Food and feeding strategies of the ouachita map turtle (graptemys pseudogeographica ouachitensis). American Midland Naturalist, 96, 478–482.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Moll1976 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Ernährung = nutrition, Graptemys, Graptemys ouachitensis, Habitat = habitat, Nordamerika = North America, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises Creators: Moll Collection: American Midland Naturalist |
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Abstract Food and feeding strategies were examined in two populations of Graptemys pseudogeographica ouachitensis. Diets were determined from examination of entire digestive tracts. Mississippi River specimens are opportunistic feeders, consuming whatever foods become available to them in their barren, inorganic habitat. Diets are supplemented in high-water periods with normally terrestrial vegetation and insects which become accessible. Vegetation becomes more important in the diet as Mississippi River turtles become larger. Meredosia Lake specimens of all sizes are more restricted in diet, mainly consuming locally abundant midge larvae (Chironomidae) throughout the summer of study. Added by: Admin Last edited by: Beate Pfau |