Demographics of Common Snapping Turtles (<i>Chelydra serpentina</i>): Implications for Conservation and Management of Long-lived Organisms

D. Congdon, Justin; E. Dunham, Arthur; C. van Loben Sels, Richard

doi:10.1093/icb/34.3.397

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Demographics of Common Snapping Turtles (Chelydra serpentina): Implications for Conservation and Management of Long-lived Organisms

Published in American Zoologist • Jun 1, 1994

Authors:

Justin D. Congdon

Arthur E. Dunham

Richard C. van Loben Sels

Abstract

SYNOPSIS. A study of common snapping turtles conducted from 1975 through 1992 in southeastern Michigan provided sufficient demographic data to examine how life history characteristics may constrain population responses of long-lived organisms. Females reached sexual maturity between 11 and 16 years ...

Subject

Survivorship curve

Hatchling

Chelydra

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