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Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2005.
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Florida Atlantic University
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2005
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Although the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta ) is known to kill sea turtle hatchlings, little research has focused on sub-lethal effects of ant attacks on hatchlings emerging from nests. Sea turtle hatchlings of two species (Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas) exposed to fire ants during incubation and emergence were collected on Juno Beach, Florida. Hatchlings were maintained for ten days in a common saltwater outdoor pool at the Marinelife Center, Juno Beach. Hatchlings showing pustules diagnostic of S. invicta stings were compared to non-stung controls in terms of survival, growth (mass and SCL) and initial crawling strength. Loggerhead hatchlings showed a significant decrease in survival, growth, and crawling strength when stung by fire ants. In contrast, no significant differences were seen in the survival, growth, and crawling strength of green turtle hatchlings when stung by fire ants.
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51 p.
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9780542137624
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9780542137624
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Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2005.
Date Backup
2005
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2005
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2005
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FADT13252
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
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Krahe, Holly B.
Graduate College
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51 p.
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Impact of the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta ) on two species of sea turtle hatchlings
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2005
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Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
Impact of the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta ) on two species of sea turtle hatchlings
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Impact of the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta ) on two species of sea turtle hatchlings