Experimental study of hatching softshell turtle (Trionyx cartilaginesis) eggs artificially at Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara

Abdul, Jasmi (1986) Experimental study of hatching softshell turtle (Trionyx cartilaginesis) eggs artificially at Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara. [Journal / Magazine]

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Abstract

Soft shell turtle (Trionyx cartilaginesis) (E.O. Moll 1977) is a fresh water reptile which was found in the rivers, mines pools and fast flowing streams. It has a close relationship with hard shell terrapin such as River Terappin (Batagur baska), (Callagur borneonsis) and land tortoises. They became a delicacy to some etnic of peoples of this country. In this study 8 total of 28 eggs were collected and buried in the sand at Pulau Anggoh near Kuala Tahan tourist complex. Only 5 eggs were hatched for the period of 61 days.

Item Type: Journal / Magazine
Creators: Abdul, Jasmi
Title: Experimental study of hatching softshell turtle (Trionyx cartilaginesis) eggs artificially at Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara
Date: 1986
Location: Department of Wildlife and National Parks - Perhilitan website
Publication: Department of Wildlife and National Parks - Perhilitan
Volume: 5
Physical Description: 153p.
Agency Name: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Date Deposited: 19 Dec 2019 08:44
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2019 08:44
URI: http://myagric.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14682

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