Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Helminth Parasites of the Eastern Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina carolina (L.) (Testudines: Emydidae), in North Carolina
Abstract:
A study examined eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) for helminth parasites in thirteen North Carolina counties. The results indicate that a broad range of helminth parasites infect the box turtle, and appear to be regulated by a turtle’s diet.