Phallus eversion sexing in Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines: Chelidae): a new non-invasive approach

Phallus eversion sexing in Phrynops geoffroanus (Testudines: Chelidae): a new non-invasive approach

Abstract The sexing of species is an important tool for population management. In tortoises and turtles, sexing is usually done according to secondary characteristics, such as plastron morphology or phallus eversion techniques. In this paper, we present the phallus eversion method and compare its ef...

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Main Authors: M. S. C. S. Lima, C. A. Santos-Sousa, J. Pederassi, D. B. S. Barbosa, J. M. Frazão-Sobrinho, C. A. S. Souza, I. A. Amorim, J. S. Andrade, A. N. G. Abreu-Júnior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Internacional de Ecologia 2021-10-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Biology
Subjects:
tortoises
turtles
sex ratio
phallus exposure
sexual dimorphism
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