Taxonomy and distribution of sea turtles

Date

1954

Authors

Smith, F. G. Walton

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Volume Title

Publisher

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Abstract

The five species of sea turtles known from the Gulf of Mexico are briefly described and a key is provided for their identification. The general range and partial synonymy is given for each species.

Description

pgs. 513-515

Keywords

herpetology, aquatic reptiles, sea turtles, identification keys, taxonomy, ecological distribution

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