Turtles. General Turtle Info Reptiles Two parts to shell: carapace and plastron 20 species found...
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Turtles. General Turtle Info Reptiles Two parts to shell: carapace and plastron 20 species found in NC Completely aquatic, semi-aquatic, and terrestrial
General Turtle Info Reptiles Two parts to shell: carapace and
plastron 20 species found in NC Completely aquatic, semi-aquatic,
and terrestrial Long life span and generation times Main threats:
habitat loss, urbanization, pet trade
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Role in the Ecosystem Secondary or tertiary consumers Can be at
the top of their food chain Prey for large mammals and people Help
with nutrient cycling So many species, high biomass
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Box Turtle Fold into closed box shell when scared Males = red
eyes, female = brown eyes Male = concave plastron, female = flat
plastron Omnivores Only fully terrestrial turtle in NC Prefer moist
forest areas Homing instinct
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Painted Turtle Red / orange swirls on marginal scutes Males =
smaller size, long fingernails for mating Females = larger size,
more domed carapace Basking Omnivores Present in most ponds around
NC
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Yellow-Bellied Slider Vivid yellow on carapace and body, yellow
plastron Male = smaller and long fingernails Female = larger, short
fingernails, domed carapace Herbivores Often in ponds with painted
turtles Related pet species: red-eared slider
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Snapping Turtle Largest freshwater turtle in NC Large head,
long spiked tail, small plastron Can be 50 lbs Omnivores Very
strong jaws Found in many permanent bodies of water in NC
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Turtle Research at Davidson Measurement data Translocation at
Robbins Park Temperature Dataloggers (ibuttons) Population surveys
Kiawah and Diamondback Terrapins