At present, turtles, tortoises, and terrapins of the order Testudines comprise 356 species
within 14 extant families (Rhodin et al. 2017). They demonstrate significant morphological …

Abstract Objective The Leatherback sea turtle is the largest extant reptile and the sole
member of the family Dermochelyidae. Here, the eye of this critically endangered marine …

Simple Summary There are few publications describing the use of advanced diagnostic
imaging techniques in turtle ophthalmology. However, adequate knowledge of the anatomy …

Reptilia is a diverse group of vertebrates that diverged near the end of the Permian period
and consist of over 9500 extant species within two primary lineages: Lepidosauromorpha …

Objective To document ocular lesions present in cold‐stunned sea turtles and determine the
impact of these lesions on their release. Animals All sea turtles (Caretta caretta, Chelonia …

A wide range of genetic diversity gives rise to many differences between the eyes of different
reptile species. This chapter covers anatomy and physiology, what and how reptiles see and …

Monotremes are members of the order “Monotremata” and represent the most primitive order
of mammals, characterized by certain reptilian features, such as hatching young from eggs …

Mammals are a unique and diverse group within the animal kingdom. It is comprised of over
5,000 species and includes as distinct and dissimilar animals as the egg-laying …

Purpose To perform a descriptive investigation of the red‐eared slider turtle (Trachemys
scripta elegans) eye, performing selected ophthalmic diagnostic tests with the aim of …

Tortoises of the World is the only book to offer a comprehensive exploration of the biology,
natural history, and conservation of the fascinating family Testudinidae. Renowned reptile …