Ultrastructure of the eggshell of the leatherback turtle, (Dermochelys coriacea)
The ultrastructure of eggshell of the leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, was investigated using scanning electron microscopy. The basic structure was found to conform to that described for other chelonians. The eggshell consisted of an inner organic membranes and an outer inorganic or mineral...
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Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
Language: | English |
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1989
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/19317/1/ID%2019317.pdf |