The Ecology And Reproductive Habits Of The Diamondback Terrapin In And Around The Charleston Harbor
School Name
Governor's School for Science and Math
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Zoology
Presentation Type
Mentored
Abstract
Male and Female eggs of the diamondback terrapin were incubated and observed to determine the average time between when the hatchling cracks the egg and when the hatchling absorbs the yolk. This time was found to be about a day between egg cracking and when the hatchling exits the egg. The average time for yolk absorption was six days. This allows us to determine the optimal release time of hatchlings to increase survivability.
Recommended Citation
McVicker, Ashley, "The Ecology And Reproductive Habits Of The Diamondback Terrapin In And Around The Charleston Harbor" (2016). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 126.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2016/all/126
Location
Kinard 119
Start Date
4-16-2016 11:15 AM
The Ecology And Reproductive Habits Of The Diamondback Terrapin In And Around The Charleston Harbor
Kinard 119
Male and Female eggs of the diamondback terrapin were incubated and observed to determine the average time between when the hatchling cracks the egg and when the hatchling absorbs the yolk. This time was found to be about a day between egg cracking and when the hatchling exits the egg. The average time for yolk absorption was six days. This allows us to determine the optimal release time of hatchlings to increase survivability.
Mentor
Mentor: Dr. Grosse; Wildlife and Fisheries Department, SC Department of Natural Resources