Record #:

30026

Author(s):

Stuart, Michael D.

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.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 18, June 1993, p83-98, bibl

Subject(s):

Eastern Box Turtles; Turtles--North Carolina