Genetics, Morphometrics and Health Characterization of Green Turtle Foraging Grounds in Mainland and Insular Chile

Genetics, Morphometrics and Health Characterization of Green Turtle Foraging Grounds in Mainland and Insular Chile

Two divergent genetic lineages have been described for the endangered green turtle in the Pacific Ocean, occurring sympatrically in some foraging grounds. Chile has seven known green turtle foraging grounds, hosting mainly juveniles of different lineages. Unfortunately, anthropic factors have led to...

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Main Authors: Rocío Álvarez-Varas, Carol Medrano, Hugo A. Benítez, Felipe Guerrero, Fabiola León Miranda, Juliana A. Vianna, Camila González, David Véliz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Chelonia mydas</i>
regional connectivity
geometric morphometrics
Eastern Pacific
Polynesia
Easter Island
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/12/1473

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