Nest site selection by the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in a beach of the north of Veracruz, Mexico

作者: Leonel Zavaleta-Lizárraga , Jorge E. Morales-Mávil

DOI: 10.7550/RMB.31913

关键词: HatchlingSupralittoral zoneTurtle (robot)EcologyNest siteGeographyIntertidal zone

摘要: The distribution of the nests marine turtles on beaches is one most important factors for hatchling success. Beaches with fine sands, moderate slopes and good humidity drainage, are main environmental variables ovoposition. objective this investigation was to determine nesting variations green turtle during which frequency per year, beach morphology distance from tidal line were registered. During seasons, 1 654 registered 13 beaches, among significant differences in number month noted (f= 14.07; p< 0.05). Central displayed major probability included short distances intertidal zone supralittoral zone. Dunes sites greater preference oviposition, being different sandy (f=54.68; Significant found location respect (t=2.33; 0.05), greatest intervals between 10 24 m line. area dunes an average 22.6 This site American Continent.

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