ASYMMETRICAL TWINNING IN CHRYSEMYS SCRIPTA ELEGANS, WITH A REVIEW OF CHELONIAN TWINNING (REPTILIA: TESTUDINES)

ASYMMETRICAL TWINNING IN CHRYSEMYS SCRIPTA ELEGANS, WITH A REVIEW OF CHELONIAN TWINNING (REPTILIA: TESTUDINES)

A pair of asymmetrical twin turtles is described and illustrated. Twinning in which 2 completely separate individuals have been produced, and eggs in which 2 or more blastodiscs have been reported are discussed. A summary of all previously published accounts of chelonian twinning is presented.

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Veröffentlicht in:Florida scientist 1980-04, Vol.43 (2), p.97-102
Hauptverfasser: Plymale, Harry H., Collier, Gerald, Jackson, Crawford G., Trotter, Mary W.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Eggs
Embryos
Forelimbs
Hatching
Parasites
Parasitism
Reptiles
Snapping turtles
Turtles
Yolk sac
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Zusammenfassung:A pair of asymmetrical twin turtles is described and illustrated. Twinning in which 2 completely separate individuals have been produced, and eggs in which 2 or more blastodiscs have been reported are discussed. A summary of all previously published accounts of chelonian twinning is presented.
ISSN:0098-4590