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Body Temperature of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle Caretta Caretta and the Leatherback Sea Turtle Dermochelys Coriacea During Nesting

Published in: Zoologica Africana
Volume 13 , issue 1, pages: 63–69

DOI: 10.1080/00445096.1978.11447606

Author(s): C W SapsfordDepartment of Biological Sciences, , G R HughesNatal Parks Game and Fish Preservation Board, ,

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Body temperatures of loggerhead and leatherback turtles recorded during nesting excursions were found to be greater than sea temperatures. Leatherback turtles exhibited greater temperature differentials (5,3 - 6,25°C) than loggerhead turtles (1,9 - 3,22°C).

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Body Temperature of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle Caretta Caretta and the Leatherback Sea Turtle Dermochelys Coriacea During Nesting

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