Effect of a sand substrate on the growth and survival of hatchlings of the softshell turtle, Trionyx sinensis Wiegmann |
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| Authors: | BL Choo LM Chou |
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| Institution: | Zoology Department, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge, Singapore 0511, Singapore |
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| Abstract: | Softshell turtle (Trionyx sinensis Wiegmann) hatchlings were reared at 28 ± 2°C in the laboratory to test the effect of the presence of a sand substrate. The growth and survival of the hatchlings were monitored for a period of 14 weeks. The presence of the sand substrte significantly enhanced the growth of the hatchlings. Survival of the hatchlings, however, was independent of the presence of the sand substrate. |
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