Synopsis of the Biological Data on the Loggerhead Sea Turtle Caretta Caretta (Linnaeus 1758).

Abstract

This synopsis compiles and reviews the available information on the identity, distribution, life history, populations, exploitation, protection, and management of the loggerhead sea turtle Varetta caretta (Linnaeus 1758) a species threatened by exploitation and the alteration and destruction of its habitat.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA322813

Entities

People

  • C. K. Dodd Jr

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animal Structures
  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Embryos
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Ridges
  • Topography
  • Wildlife

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.