Abstract Sonoran Mud Turtles (Kinosternon sonoriense) are widely believed to be restricted
to permanent bodies of water, yet some populations apparently thrive in canyons that dry …

Food acquisition, feeding, and growth in moist terrestrial laboratory conditions were
compared in 2 species of turtles that inhabit brackish water environments. Malaclemys …

Simple Summary Northern river terrapins can adapt physiologically or behaviorally across a
salinity gradient, so that they can move between freshwater habitats and brackish water or …

The goal of this study was to identify the factors that limit the survival of the red-eared slider
turtle Trachemys scripta during long-term anoxic submergence at 3° C. We measured blood …

1. Chelodina rugosa dug from aestivation sites at the end of the dry season were
immediately alert and well coordinated. 2. Compared with non-aestivating animals …

Pseudemys nelsoni and Trachemys decussata inhabit brackish water in mainland areas of
extreme southern Florida and on Grand Cayman Island. They appear to be intermediate in …

The painted turtle, Chrysemys picta, is an air breathing ectotherm that hibernates
submerged in fresh water. It faces a hypoosmotic environment and the persistent problem of …

The snapping shrimp Alpheus viridari (Armstrong, 1949), the polychaete Terebellides parva
Solis-Weiss, Fauchald and Blankensteyn 1990, and the sipunculan Golfingia cylindrata …

The doubly labeled water (DLW) method for studying energy and water balance in field-
active animals is not feasible for freshwater animals during aquatic activities, but several …

1. Batagur baska maintain their body weight in fresh water and 25% sea-water, but lose
weight steadily in 50, 75 and 100% sea-water. 2. 2. In 100% sea-water Batagur loses weight …