| Abstract: | In laboratory tests, young Chelydra serpentina and Trachemys scripta altered their distribution in the presence of a temperature gradient. Selection of temperatures in the gradient for hatchlings and yearlings showed that body temperatures (Tbs) of C. serpentina were lower than T. scripta, but the difference was insignificant. Relatively low Tbs could allow greater activity range and reduced metabolic maintenance cost for C. serpentina, which seldom leaves water. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 1015956 |
| Citation Author: | Bury, R. Bruce; Nebeker, A. B.; Adams, Michael J. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Thermal Biology |
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| Citation Number Of Pages: | 5 |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 221-225 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Response of hatchling and yearling turtles to thermal gradients: Comparison of Chelydra serpentina and Trachemys scripta; 2000; Article; Journal; Journal of Thermal Biology; Bury, R. Bruce; Nebeker, A. B.; Adams, Michael J. |
| Citation Start Page: | 221 |
| Citation Volume: | 25 |
| Citation Year: | 2000 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Response of hatchling and yearling turtles to thermal gradients: Comparison of Chelydra serpentina and Trachemys scripta; 2000; Article; Journal; Journal of Thermal Biology; Bury, R. Bruce; Nebeker, A. B.; Adams, Michael J. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 2000 00:00 -0600 |
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