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Acuña-Mesén, R. A., & García-Díaz, E. G. (1999). The implications of shell morphology in red turtle rhinoclemmys pulcherrima (testudines: emydidae) in costa rica. implicaciones de la morfología de la concha en la tortuga roja rhinoclemmys pulcherrima (testudines: emydidae) en costa rica. Brenesia, 52, 33–43.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: AcuaMesn1999 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Geoemydidae, Morphologie = morphology, Rhinoclemmys, Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises Creators: Acuña-Mesén, García-Díaz Collection: Brenesia |
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Morphometric relationships of the turtle Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima were analyzed in 46 unsexed, wild specimens. The average proportions of all variables were compared to determine allometric relationships. With respect to morphological variation the most extensive range (eurimetric) is the C.L (12 cm) and the most narrow range (stenometric) is the S.W (5.4 cm). The importance of predation in relation to turtle size was established. The shell morphology remains proportional throughout a turtles' life. Currently, most individuals have median size and there are very few individuals of large size, although the frequency of large turtles has increased during the last few years. In Costa Rica, the species is not used as a food source, but it is captured for pet trade
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