Body size and clutch size in the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) from central Italy

Journal of Zoology

Volumn 247, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 139-143

  Zuffi, M A L ^a   Odetti, F ^a   Meozzi, P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PISA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Body size; Clutch size; Emys orbicularis; European pond turtle; Palpation; Radiography

Indexed keywords

BODY SIZE; CLUTCH SIZE; REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY; TURTLE;

ITALY;

EMYS ORBICULARIS;

EID: 0032989316     PISSN: 09528369     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0952836999002010     Document Type: Article

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