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We have no information on the lifespan of Dermochelys coriacea. (Barbour and Ernst, 1972; Pope, 1939) ... 1996. Age and Growth in Leatherback Turtles, Dermochelys coriacea (Testudines: Dermochelyidae): A Skeletochronological Analysis. Chelion Conservation and Biology: Journal of the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater...
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The leatherback is the largest living turtle and is so distinctive that it is placed in its own separate family, Dermochelys. ... All other sea turtles have bony hard plates on their shells (carapace). The leatherback's carapace is slightly flexible and has a rubbery texture. ... The Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
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; Leatherback turtle; (Dermochelys coriacea); Photo: Scott R. Benson, NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center; ... Leatherback turtle hatchling; (Dermochelys coriacea); Photo: S.R. Livingstone, University of Glasgow;
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www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/leatherback.htm
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James, M.C. and Herman, T.B. (2001) Feeding of Dermochelys coriacea on medusae in the northwest Atlantic. Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 4: 202 - 205. ... Eckert, S.A., Eckert, K.L., Ponganis, P. and Kooyman, G.L. (1989) Diving and foraging behavior of leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea).
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Leatherback Sea Turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, Reptilia, Testudines, Dermochelyidae, Description and Fascinating Facts, World Range and Habitat, Feeding Behavior, Reproduction, and Warnings and Comments. ... The leatherback sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea (Vandelli, 1761), aka leathery turtle, luth and trunkback turtle,
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marinebio.org/species.asp?id=287
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Quick links:Federal Register Recovery Critical Habitat Conservation Plans Petitions Life History Other Resources ... The leatherback is the largest, deepest diving, and most migratory and wide ranging of all sea turtles. The adult leatherback can reach 4 to ... The skin is predominantly black with varying degrees of pale spotting;
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Information about the Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), a species found in the State of Texas ... Texas Status Endangered ... Description The Leatherback is the largest of all sea turtles, with weights of 1,300 lbs. and a carapace length of up to 8 feet. This turtle is unique because of the smooth leathery...
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www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/lethback/
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