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- Source :
- Pacific Yachting; Aug2010, Vol. 52 Issue 8, p16-16, 2/3p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article focuses on leatherback sea turtles, the largest sea turtle species and one of the endangered species in the Pacific Northwest. It cites the special adaptations of leatherback sea turtles including dark skin color, large body size and the ability of control blood flow to reduce heat loss. It discusses the importance of knowing when and where these turtles spend time to protect them.
- Subjects :
- LEATHERBACK turtle
SEA turtles
ENDANGERED species
BIOLOGICAL adaptation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00308986
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Pacific Yachting
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 52841844