Effect of incubation temperature and substrate moisture on embryonic development, hatchling phenotypes and post-hatching growth in the Reeves’ Turtle, Mauremys reevesii

Background Reeves’ Turtles (Mauremys reevesii) are economically important in aquaculture in China. Understanding the effects of incubation temperature and substrate moisture on embryos and hatchlings is of great significance for improving the artificial culture of M. reevesii. However, available stu...

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Main Authors: Yufeng Wei, Yangchun Gao, Dainan Cao, Yan Ge, Haitao Shi, Shiping Gong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2021-02-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/10553.pdf