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An Assessment Of The Diverse Freshwater Turtle Fauna Of Mississippi, Lucas Haralson
An Assessment Of The Diverse Freshwater Turtle Fauna Of Mississippi, Lucas Haralson
Master's Theses
Nestled within the Southeastern United States Turtle Priority Area, Mississippi boasts impressive freshwater turtle diversity and is home to 8.6% of extant turtle species. Despite this impressive richness, few studies have assessed freshwater turtle assemblages in this hotspot of aquatic diversity. This research aimed to elucidate the distributions and abundances of freshwater turtle species through a statewide investigation of all major river drainages of the state. Using baited hoop nets (90 cm and 120 cm diameter), turtles were collected, identified to species and sex, and measured, before being released. Turtle assemblages were assessed in both lotic and lentic environments from …
The Ecology And Evolution Of The Freshwater Turtles Of Southern Mississippi, Gabrielle Berry
The Ecology And Evolution Of The Freshwater Turtles Of Southern Mississippi, Gabrielle Berry
Master's Theses
Turtles are one of the most threatened group of animals in existence today. The Southeastern United States is one of two global biodiversity hotspots for turtle species, including the state of Mississippi, where over 30 species can be found. However, very few studies have occurred within the state. This lack of research is even more startling given the ongoing decline, or even extirpation, of numerous turtle species across the world, due to a number of factors, including habitat degradation, and harvest for food or the pet trade.
The overarching goal of this project was to perform a species inclusive freshwater …