The growth of immature green turtles (Chelonia mydas) under natural conditions
Limpus CJ and Walter DG. 1980. The growth of immature green turtles (Chelonia mydas) under natural conditions. Herpetologica. 36(2):162-165
Immature wild green turtles with curved carapace lengths of 60-90 cm grow slowly, having a mean annual growth rate of 1.35 cm/yr. Projected ages of maturity are much greater than those derived from studies of captive-reared turtles.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Limpus, Colin; Walter, David
- Units
- PUHO
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Growth