Turtles: Anatomy, Ecology and Conservation

Turtle Anatomy, Ecology and Conservation

Turtles: Anatomy, Ecology & Conservation presents current research on the biology, anatomy, ecology, evolution, and conservation of turtles. The book brings together scientific studies examining environmental threats, physiological adaptations, mortality causes, and evolutionary history across different turtle species. Topics include the use of sea turtles as indicators of marine pollution, pathological findings and mortality in sea turtles, natural tolerance to oxygen deprivation, evolutionary development, and the responses of freshwater turtles to drought, providing a useful resource for researchers, conservationists, zoologists, and students.

Key Features:

• Turtle anatomy and biology
• Ecology and environmental adaptation
• Turtle evolution and evolutionary history
• Conservation research
• Marine pollution and bioindicators
• Metal and element accumulation in sea turtles
• Causes and pathology of turtle mortality
• Natural anoxia tolerance
• Freshwater turtle responses to drought
• Current scientific research and conservation perspectives