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Main Authors: Robinson, Nathan J, Killackey, Ryan P, Valverde-Cantillo, Veronica, Santidrián Tomillo, Pilar
Format: Artículo científico
Language:en
Published: Ecology and evolution 2024
Online Access:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39530031/
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author Robinson, Nathan J
Killackey, Ryan P
Valverde-Cantillo, Veronica
Santidrián Tomillo, Pilar
author_facet Robinson, Nathan J
Killackey, Ryan P
Valverde-Cantillo, Veronica
Santidrián Tomillo, Pilar
Robinson, Nathan J
Killackey, Ryan P
Valverde-Cantillo, Veronica
Santidrián Tomillo, Pilar
collection PubMed - marine biology
contents Green Turtle Feeding on Terrestrial Leaves Reveals Energy Pathway From Land to Sea. Robinson, Nathan J Killackey, Ryan P Valverde-Cantillo, Veronica Santidrián Tomillo, Pilar We report on an adult male green turtle () feeding on fallen leaves from a terrestrial tree, frangipani (), in the waters in front of Cabuyal-a known sea turtle nesting beach-on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica. This observation, in conjunction with similar reports worldwide, corroborates that terrestrial leaves may be a common food item for green turtles in areas near mangrove forests or coastal deciduous trees. Our observation also indicates that male turtles may feed during reproductive periods if food is available.
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spellingShingle Green Turtle Feeding on Terrestrial Leaves Reveals Energy Pathway From Land to Sea.
Robinson, Nathan J
Killackey, Ryan P
Valverde-Cantillo, Veronica
Santidrián Tomillo, Pilar
Green Turtle Feeding on Terrestrial Leaves Reveals Energy Pathway From Land to Sea. Robinson, Nathan J Killackey, Ryan P Valverde-Cantillo, Veronica Santidrián Tomillo, Pilar We report on an adult male green turtle () feeding on fallen leaves from a terrestrial tree, frangipani (), in the waters in front of Cabuyal-a known sea turtle nesting beach-on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica. This observation, in conjunction with similar reports worldwide, corroborates that terrestrial leaves may be a common food item for green turtles in areas near mangrove forests or coastal deciduous trees. Our observation also indicates that male turtles may feed during reproductive periods if food is available.
title Green Turtle Feeding on Terrestrial Leaves Reveals Energy Pathway From Land to Sea.
url https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39530031/