The carapacial scute pattern of sea turtles is a conserved trait that provides taxonomic
information. But non-modal scute patterns (NMSPs), ie intraspecific individual variabilities …

The goal of this study was to assess the consequences of single versus multiple paternity by
identifying paternity of clutches per female to identify whether there were detectable costs or …

Understanding species' mating systems provides important information about their ecology,
life history, and behavior. Direct observations of mating behaviors can be challenging, but …

Penang Island hosts a small nesting population of green turtles compared to other sites in
Malaysia. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the nesting activity of the …

A costa brasileira é habitada por cinco espécies de tartarugas marinhas (Tetrapoda,
Chelonioidea), que utilizam este território como área de reprodução e alimentação. A …

Green sea turtles are one of the charismatic and iconic marine species globally. They are
found in tropical waters and are listed as 'endangered'under the IUCN Red List. The primary …

The reproductive behavior of migratory organisms is difficult to characterize as the mating
behavior can be difficult to observe. For some species, one sex can be readily observable …