Diamondback Terrapins of Florida
Florida is home to several species of sea turtles, but in addition to sea turtles, Florida has another native turtle that inhabits coastal waters: the diamondback terrapin. This “lesser known” coastal turtle occurs along Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts; however, many people are unaware of the sp...
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| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2025-01-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/134870 |
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| Summary: | Florida is home to several species of sea turtles, but in addition to sea turtles, Florida has another native turtle that inhabits coastal waters: the diamondback terrapin. This “lesser known” coastal turtle occurs along Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts; however, many people are unaware of the species. This fact sheet provides information on diamondback terrapin ecology and conservation and will be of interest to lay and professional audiences interested in learning more about and contributing to conservation of this species.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |