Chrysemys picta marginata (midland painted turtle) head abnormality

Joel L. Mota; Darien N. Lozon; Megan N. Tenney; James T. Anderson; Donald J. Brown

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Chrysemys picta marginata (midland painted turtle) head abnormality

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Authors:

Joel L. Mota, Darien N. Lozon, Megan N. Tenney, James T. Anderson, Donald J. Brown

Year:

2020

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Herpetological Review. 51(4): 828.

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Abstract

Head abnormalities are not uncommon in turtles and are often characterized by swelling in portions of the head, particularly the tympanic area (e.g., aural abscesses). These can be due to nutritional deficiencies and/or bacterial infections.

Citation

Mota, Joel L.; Lozon, Darien N.; Tenney, Megan N.; Anderson, James T.; Brown, Donald J. 2020. Chrysemys picta marginata (midland painted turtle) head abnormality. Herpetological Review. 51(4): 828.