Platysternon Megacephalum (Big-headed Turtle). Sperm Storage

  • Steven G. PLATT
  • , Tint LWIN
  • , Me Me SOE
  • , Nay Win KYAW
  • , Kalyar PLATT
  • , Jonathan J. FONG
  • , Thomas R. RAINWATER

Research output: Journal PublicationsJournal Article (refereed)peer-review

Abstract

The article offers information on sperm storage of Big-headed Turtle. Topics discussed include information on sperm storage in non-parthenogenetic vertebrates for production of viable eggs over time; information on Platysternon megacephalum which is threatened by subsistence hunting, rampant commercially driven poaching, and habitat destruction; role of sperm storage to enable a female to increase her genetic fitness by copulating only as often as necessary to fertilize her eggs.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)266-267
Number of pages2
JournalHerpetological Review
Volume51
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2020

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