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Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz - Couverture souple

John M. Legler

 
9789362775702: Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 9362775700 ISBN 13 : 9789362775702
Editeur : Zinc Read, 2024

Synopsis

Legler begins by providing a thorough description of the ornate box turtle’s physical characteristics, including its distinctive shell patterns, coloration, and size. He delves into the turtle’s life cycle, examining its reproductive behavior, egg-laying habits, and the development of hatchlings. The book also highlights the turtle’s unique ability to close its shell tightly for protection, a key adaptation that helps it survive in predator-rich environments. The study covers the habitat preferences of Terrapene ornata ornata, focusing on the grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands where the species thrives. Legler discusses the turtle’s diet, which includes insects, fruits, and plants, and how it forages for food. He also explores the seasonal behaviors of the ornate box turtle, including its hibernation patterns and its movements during different times of the year.

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Éditeur
Zinc Read
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9362775700
ISBN 13 
9789362775702
Reliure
Tapa blanda
Nombre de pages
197
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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