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Turtle resources

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Title Turtle resources
 
Creator Lal Mohan, R S
 
Subject Marine Turtle
 
Description The common species of marine turtles
namely Chelonia mydas, Lepidochelus olivacea,
Eretmochelys imbricata and the Dermoclialys
coriacea are known to occur in the Lakshadweep
Islands. (Bhasker, 1978a, b, c, d; 1979
Silas, 1984). Earlier reports deal with its
occurrence, nesting habits, and trade (Ellis,
1924; Rammunni, 1965 and iVlannadiar, 1976);
Bhasker (op. cit) made detailed investigations
and monitored the frequency of nesting, seasons
of nesting and the occurrence of various
species of turtles in the Islands. However
the turtles of Lakshadweep require more attention
with special reference to its reproduct.
ive biology, feeding habit and behaviour. The
breeding population of Chelona mydas needs
special attention as the species does not nest
in large numbers along the mainland.
 
Publisher CMFRI
 
Date 1989
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/2650/1/Article_18.pdf
Lal Mohan, R S (1989) Turtle resources. CMFRI Bulletin Marine living resources of the union territory of Lakshadweep An Indicative Survey With Suggestions For Development, 43. pp. 176-179.