Is the European pond turtle <i>Emys orbicularis</i> strictly aquatic? – Habitats where the turtle lives in central Europe
Based on ecological characteristics and phylogenetic analysis, it is possible to try to reconstruct the evolution of ecological traits in turtles. However, the European pond turtle is treated by different scientists as aquatic or as semi-aquatic species. The importance of terrestrial behaviour for t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Firenze University Press
2010-07-01
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| Series: | Acta Herpetologica |
| Online Access: | https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/ah/article/view/1581 |
| Summary: | Based on ecological characteristics and phylogenetic analysis, it is possible to try to reconstruct the evolution of ecological traits in turtles. However, the European pond turtle is treated by different scientists as aquatic or as semi-aquatic species. The importance of terrestrial behaviour for this species is discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1827-9635 1827-9643 |