Kyphosis and other Variations in Soft-shelled Turtles by Hobart M. Smith
"Kyphosis and other Variations in Soft-shelled Turtles" by Hobart M. Smith is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. As part of the University of Kansas Publications series from the Museum of Natural History, this work explores specific anatomical anomalies observed in soft-shelled turtles, such as kyphosis, a condition that causes a humped appearance in the carapace of these reptiles. The book presents detailed findings from the examination of various soft-shelled
turtle species, primarily focusing on three identified American species: "Amyda emoryi", "A. mutica", and "A. spinifera". Smith discusses the characteristics of kyphotic specimens, including their variations in size, shape, and the implications of these anomalies in relation to growth patterns and potential causes. Additionally, it touches on the anatomical distinctions within Soft-shelled Turtles, contributing to the understanding of their classification and taxonomy. The publication is valuable for researchers, herpetologists, and those interested in turtle biology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Smith, Hobart M. (Hobart Muir), 1912-2013 |
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| Title | Kyphosis and other Variations in Soft-shelled Turtles |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Turtles |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33373 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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