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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 …