Cutaneous Lesions in Freshwater Turtles (Emydura macquarii krefftii and Myuchelys latisternum) in a Rainforest Creek in North Queensland, Australia

Cutaneous Lesions in Freshwater Turtles (Emydura macquarii krefftii and Myuchelys latisternum) in a Rainforest Creek in North Queensland, Australia

Freshwater turtles inhabit most rivers and creeks on the east coast of Australia, but some species are only found in specific catchments, which makes them vulnerable to extinction. During annual fieldtrips to Alligator Creek, North Queensland, the resident population of Myuchelys latisternum and Emy...

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Main Authors: Wytamma Wirth, Elizabeth Elliott, Donna Rudd, Linda Hayes, Alicia Maclaine, Narges Mashkour, Shamim Ahasan, Jakob Gorm Dahl, Kezia Drane, Ellen Ariel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
freshwater turtles
cutaneous lesions
disease
wildlife
outbreak
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2020.00033/full

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