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Akins, C., C. D. Ruder, S. J. Price, L. A. Harden, J. W. Gibbons, and M. E. Dorcas. 2014. Factors affecting temperature variation and habitat use in free-ranging diamondback terrapins. Journal of Thermal Biology 44:63-69.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2014.06.008
Allen, J. F., & Littleford, R. A. (1955). Observations on the Feeding Habits and Growth of Immature Diamondback Terrapins. Herpetologica, 11(1), 77–80. http://www.jstor.org/stable/3889407
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Allman, P. E., A. R. Place, and W. M. Roosenburg. 2012. Geographic Variation in Egg Size and Lipid Provisioning in the Diamondback Terrapin Malaclemys terrapin. Physiological Zoology 85:442-449.https://doi.org/10.1086/667412
Aresco, M. J. 1996. Natural History Notes, Malaclemys terrapin terrapin, (Northern diamond-backed terrapin) reproduction and nest predation. Herpetological Review 27:77.
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Arndt, R. G. 1994. Predation of hatchling diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin (Schoepff), by the ghost crab, Ocypode quadrata(Fabricius).II. Florida Scientist 57(1):1-5.http://www.jstor.org/stable/24320579
Avissar, N. G. 2006. Changes in population structure of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin terrapin) in a previously studied creek in southern New Jersey. Chelonian Conservation and Biology 5:154-159.https://bioone.org/journals/chelonian-conservation-and-biology/volume-5/issue-1/1071-8443(2006)5%5b154%3aCIPSOD%5d2.0.CO%3b2/Changes-in-Population-Structure-of-Diamondback-Terrapins-Malaclemys-terrapin-terrapin/10.2744/1071-8443(2006)5%5B154:CIPSOD%5D2.0.CO;2.full
Baker, P.J., J. P. Costanzo, R. Herlands, R. C. Woods, and R. E. Lee, Jr. 2006. Inoculative freezing promotes winter survival in the diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin. Can. J. Zool. 84:116-124.
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Baker, P. J., A Thomson, I. Vatnick, and R. C. Wood. 2013. Estimating survival times for northern diamondback terrapins, Malaclemys terrapin terrapin in submerged crab pots. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 8:667-680.
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Baldwin, J. D., L. A. Latino, B. K. Mealey, G. M. Parks, and M. R. J. Forstner. 2005. The diamondback terrapin in Florida Bay and
the Florida Keys: insights into turtle conservation and ecology. pp. 180-186. In: W. E. Meshaka, Jr., and K. J. Babbitt, eds. Amphibians and Reptiles: status and conservation in Florida. Krieger Publishing Company, Malabar, Florida.
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Barney, R. L. 1922. Further notes on the natural history and artificial propagation of the diamondback terrapin. Bulletin United States Fishery Bureau 38:91-111.
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Belfry, C. S. and F. B. M. Cowan. 1995. Peptidergic and adrenergic innervation of the lachrymal gland in the euryhaline turtle, Malaclemys terrapin. Journal of Experimental Zoology 273:363-375.
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Bels, V. L., J. Davenport and S. Renous. 1995. Drinking and water expulsion in the diamondback turtle Malaclemys terrapin. J. Zool. Lond. 236:483-497.
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Bels, V. L., J. Davenport and S. Renous. 1998. Food ingestion in the Estuarine turtle diamondback turtle Malaclemys terrapin: comparison with the marine leatherback turtle Dermochelys coriacea. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K. 78:953-972.
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Bentley. P. J., W. L. Bretz, K. Schmidt-Neilson. 1967. Osmoregulation in the diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin centrata. Journal of Experimental Biology 46:161-167.
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Bickham, J. W., T. Lamb, P. Minx, and J. C. Patton. 1996. Molecular systematics of the genus Clemmys and the intergeneric relationships of emydid turtles. Herpetologica 52:89-97.
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Bishop, J. M. 1983. Incidental capture of diamondback terrapin by crab pots. Estuaries 6:426-430.
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Bolognani, L., G. Gerzeli, P. De Piceis Polver, and P. Magnani. 1981. The sulfatides and some histological correlations of the lachyramal glands involved in salt secretion in Chelonia. Journal of Experimental Zoology. 195:179-190.
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Brooks, W. K. 1893. Fish and Fisheries: the diamond-back terrapin. Maryland: its resources, industries and institutions. John Hopkins University. pp 261-263.
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Brown, P. R. 1971. The story of California diamondbacks. Herpetology 5(2):37-38.
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Burger, J. 1976a. Temperature relationships in nests of the northern diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin terrapin. Herpetologica 32:412-418.
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Burger, J. 1976b. Behavior of hatchling diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) 9n the field. Copeia 1976:742-748.
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Burger, J. 1977. Determinants of hatching success in the diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin. American Midland Naturalist 97:444-464.
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Burger, J. 2002. Metals in tissues of diamondback terrapin from New Jersey. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 77:255-263.
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Burger, J. and S. D. Garber. 1995. Risk assessment, life history strategies and turtles, could declines be prevented or predicted. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health 46:483-500.
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Burger, J. and W. A. Montevecchi. 1975. Nest site selection in the terrapin Malaclemys terrapin. Copeia 1975:113-119.
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Burke, R. L. and L. Francoeur. 2014. Cleared for Takeoff. The Tortoise 1(3):110-115.
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Burke, R. L., C. M. Schneider, and M. T. Dolinger. 2005 Cues used by raccoons to find turtle nests: effects of flags, human scent, and diamondback terrapin sign. Journal of Herpetology 29:312-315.
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Burke, R. L. and A. M. Calichio. 2014. temperature dependent sex-determination in the Diamond-backed Terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin. Journal of Herpetology 48:466-470.
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Burke, R. L., S. M. Felice and S. G. Sobel. 2009. Changes in raccoon (Procyon lotor) predation behavior affects turtle (Malaclemys terrapin) nest census. Chelonian Conservation and Biology 8:208-211.
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Butler, J. A. 2002. Population ecology, home range, and seasonal movements of the Carolina diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin centrata in northeastern Florida. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Tallahassee, FL. pp.72
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Butler, J. A., C. Broadhurst, M. Green and Z. Mullin. 2004. Nesting, nest predation and hatchling emergence of the Carolina diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin centrata, in Northeastern Florida. American Midland Naturalist. 152:145-155.
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Butler, J.A. and G.L. Heinrich. 2007. The effectiveness of bycatch reduction devices on crab pots at reducing capture and mortality of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in Florida. Estuaries and Coasts 30:179-185.
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Butler, J.A. and G.L. Heinrich. 2013. Distribution of the Ornate Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin macrospilota) in the Big Bend Region of Florida. Southeastern Naturalist 12:552–567.
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Butler, J. A., G.L. Heinrich, and R.A. Seigel. 2006. Third workshop on the ecology, status and conservation of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin): Results and recommendations. Chelonian Conservation and Biology 5:331-334.
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Butler, J. A., G. L. Heinrich, and M. L. Mitchell. 2012. Diet of the Carolina Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin centrata) in Northeastern Florida. Chelonian Conservationa nd Biology 11:124-128.
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Butler, J. A., R. A. Seigel, and B. K. Mealey. 2006. Malaclemys terrapin - Diamondback terrapin. In (ed) P. Meylan, Biology and Conservation of Florida Turtles, Chelonian Research Monographs 3:279-295.
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Burns, T. A. and K. L. Williams. 1972. Notes on the reproductive habits of Malaclemys terrapin pileata. Journal of Herpetology 6:237-238.
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Buzuleciu, S. A., D. P. Crane, and S. L. Parker. 2016. Scent of disinterred soil as an olfactory cue used by raccoons to locate nests of diamond-backed terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin). Herpetological Conservation and Biology 11:539-551.
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Byers, J. E., I. Altman, A. M. Grosse, T. C. Huspeni, and J. C. Maerz. 2011. Using parasite trematode larvae to quantify an elusive vertebrate host. Conservation Biology 25:85-93.
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Cagle, F. R. 1952. A Louisiana terrapin population (Malaclemys). Copeia 1952:75-76.
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Carr, A. F. Jr. 1946. Status of the Mangrove terrapin. Copeia 1946:170-172.
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Cecala, K. K., J. W. Gibbons, and M. E. Dorcas. 2008. Ecological effects of major injuries in diamondback terrapins: implications for conservation and management. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems DOI: 10.1002/aqc.
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Clarkson, E. L. and G. Guillen. 2015 Natural History Notes: Malaclemys terrapin littoralis (Texas Diamond-backed Terrapin): Social or Group Burrowing. Herpetological Review 46:83.
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Coker, R. E. 1906. The natural history and cultivation of the diamond-back terrapin with notes of other forms of turtles. North Carolina Geological Survey Bulletin. 14:1-67.
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Coker, R. E. 1920. The diamond-back terrapin: past, present, and future. Scientific Monthly 11:171-186.
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Coker, R. E. 1931. The diamondback terrapin in North Carolina. In (ed) H. F. Taylor, Survey of Marine Fisheries of North Carolina. University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC pp. 219-230.
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Coleman, A. T., T. Roberge, T. Wibbels, K. Marion, D. Nelson, and J. Dindo. 2014. Size-based mortality of adult female Diamond-backed Terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in Blue Crab Traps in a Gulf of Mexico population . Chelonian Conservation and Biology 13:140-145.
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Coleman, A. T., T. Wibbels, K. Marion, D. Nelson, and J. Dindo. 2011 Effect of by-catch reduction devices (BRDS) on the capture of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in crab pots in an Alabama salt marsh. Journal of the Alabama Academy of Sciences 82:145-157.
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Coleman, A. T., T. Wibbels, K. Marion, T. Roberge, D. Nelson, and J. Dindo. 2014 Dispersal behavior of diamond-backed terrapin post-hatchlings. Southeastern Naturalist 13:572-586.
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Converse, P. E., S. R. Kuchta, J. S. Hauswaldt, and W. M. Roosenburg. 2017. Turtle soup, prohibition, and population genetic structure of diaomondback terrapins(Malaclemys terrapin). PLOS ONE https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181898
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Converse, P. E., S. R. Kuchta, W. M. Roosenburg, P. F. P. Henry, M. Haramis, and T. L. King. 2015. Spatiotemporal analysis of gene flow on Chesapeake Bay diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin). Molecular Ecology 24:5864-5876.
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Costanzo, J. P., P. J. Baker, and R. E. Lee, Jr. 2006. Physiological responses to freezing in hatchlings of freeze tolerant and -intolerant turtles. Journal of Comparative Physiology B 176:697-707.
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Cowan F. B. M. 1969. Gross and microscopic anatomy of the orbital glands of Malaclemys and other emydine turtles. Canadian Journal of Zoology. 47:723-729.
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Cowan, F. B. M. 1971. The ultrastructure of the lachrymal "salt" gland and the Harderain gland in the euryhaline Malaclemys and some closely related stenohaline emydines. Canadian Journal of Zoology 49:691-697.
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Cowan, F. B. M. 1974. Observations of extrarenal excretion by the orbital glands and osmoregulation in Malaclemys terrapin. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 48A:489-500.
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Cowan, F. B. M. 1974. Observations of K+-stimulated p-nitrophenylphophatase in the lacrymal gland of Malaclemys terrapin, during adaptation to salt and fresh water. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 49A:775-785.
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Cowan, F. B. M. 1981. Effects of salt loading in salt gland function in the euryhaline turtle, Malaclemys terrapin. Journal of Comparative Physiology 145:101-108.
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Cowan, F. B. M. 1986. A stereological analysis of the effect of buffer osmolarity on salt secreting epitheliun, under variable physiological conditions. Journal of Microscopy 142:87-94.
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Cowan, F. B. M. 1990. Does the lachrymal salt gland of Malaclemys terrapin have a significant role in osmoregulation? Canadian Journal of Zoology 68:1520-1524.
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Crawford, B. A., J. C. Maerz, N. P. Nibblelink, K. A. Buhlmann, and T. M. Norton. 2014. Estimating the consequences of multiple threats and management strategies for semi-aquatic turtles. Journal of Applied Ecology doi: 10.1111/1365-2664.12194
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Crawford, B. A., J. C. Maerz, N. P. Nibblelink, K. A. Buhlmann, T. M. Norton and S. E. Albeke. 2014. Hot spots and hot moments of diamondback terrapin road-crossing activity. Journal of Applied Ecology doi: 10.1111/1365-2664.12195
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Cuevas, K. J., M. J. Buchanan, W. S. Perry, J. T. Warren. 2000. Preliminary study of Blue Crab catch in traps fitted with and without a Diamondback Terrapin excluder device. Proceedings of the Annual Southeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 54:221-226.
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Cunningham, B. 1939. Effect of temperature upon the development rate of the embryo of the diamond back terrapin (Malaclemys centrata Lat). American Naturalist 73:381-384.
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Cunningham, B. and A. P. Hurwitz. 1936. Water absorption by reptile eggs during incubation. American Natuarlist 70:590-595.
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Cunningham, B., M. W. Woodward, and J. Pridgen. 1939. Further studies of turtle (Malaclemys centrata Lat) eggs. American Naturalist 73:285-288.
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Davenport, J., A. F. Glasspool, and L. Kitson. 2005. Occurrence of diamondback terrapins, Malaclemys terrapin, on Bermuda: Native or introduced. Chelonian Conservation and Biology 4:956-959.
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Davenport, J. and E. A. Macedo. 1990. Behavioral osmotic control in the euryhaline diamondback terrapin Malaclemys terrapin: responses to low salinity and rainfall. Journal of Zoology 220:487-496.
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Davenport, J. and S. H. Magill. 1996. Thermoregulation or osmotic control? some preliminary observations on the function of emersion in the diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin (Latreille). Herpetological Journal 6:26-29.
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Davenport, J., M. Spikes, S. M. Thornton, and B. O. Kelly. 1992. Crab-eating in the diamondback terrapin Malaclemys terrapin: dealing with dangerous prey. Journal of the Marine Biology Association 72:835-848.
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Davenport, J. and J. F. Ward. 1993. The effects of salinity and temperature on appetite in the diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin(Latreille). Herpetological Journal 3:95-98.
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Davis, C. C. 1942. A study of the crab pot as a fishing gear. Publication No. 53 Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Solomons, Maryland.
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Dinkelacker, S. A., J. P. Costanza, and R. E. Lee. 2005. Anoxia tolerance and freeze tolerance in hatchling turtles. Journal of Comparative Physiolology B 175:209-217.
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Draud, M., M. Bossert, and S. Zimnavoda. 2004. Predation on hatchling and juvenile diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) by the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus). Journal of Herpetology 38:467-470.
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Dobie, J. L. and D. R. Jackson. 1979. First fossil record for the diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin (Emydidae), and comments on the fossil record of Chrysemys nelsoni (Emydidae). Herpetologica 35:139-145.
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Dorcas, M. E., J. D. Wilson, J. W. Gibbons. 2007. Crab trapping causes population decline and demographic changes in diamondback terrapin over two decades. Biological Conservation 137:334-340.
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Duncan, N. 2013. Using a handheld PIT scanner and antenna system to successfully locate terrestrially overwintering hatchling turtles. Herpetological Review 44:233-235.
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Dunson, W. A. 1970. Some aspects of electrolyte and water balance in three estuarine reptiles, the diamondback terrapin, American and "salt water" crocodiles. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 32:161-174.
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Dunson, W. A. and F. J. Mazzotti. 1989. Salinity as a limiting factor in the distribution of reptiles in Florida Bay: a theory for the estuarine origin of marine snakes and turtles. Bulletin of Marine Science 44:229-244.
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Dunson, W. A. 1985. Effect of water salinity and food salt content on growth and sodium efflux of hatchling diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys). Physiological Zoology 58:736-747.
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Ehret, D. J. and B. K. Atkinson. 2012. The fossil record of diamond-backed terrapins, Malaclemys terrapin (Testudines: Emydidae) Journal of Herpetology 46:351-355.
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Ehret, D. J. and R. E. Werner. 2004. Malaclemys terrapin terrapin (Northern diamondback terrapin) diet. Herpetological Review 35:265.
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Feinberg, J. A. 2004. Nest predation and ecology of terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin, at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Pages 5-12 in C. Swarth, W. M. Roosenburg and E. Kiviat, editors. Conservation and Ecology of Turtles of the Mid-Atlantic Region: A Symposium. Biblomania Salt Lake City, Utah. USA.
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Feinberg, J. A. and R. L. Burke. 2003. Nesting ecology and predation of diamondback terrapins, Malaclemys terrapin, at Gateway National Recreation Area, New York. Journal of Herpetology 37:517-526.
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Gibbons, J. W., J. E. Lovich, A. D. Tucker, N. N. Fitzsimmons and J. L. Greene. 2001. Demographic and ecological factors affecting conservation and management of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in South Carolina. Chelonian Conservation and Biology 4:66-74.
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Gilles-Baillien, M. 1973. Seasonal variations and osmoregulation in the red blood cells of the diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys centrata centrata (Latreille). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 46A:505-512.
Gilles-Baillien, M. 1973. Isosmotic regulation in various tissues of the diamondback terrapin Malaclemys centrata centrata (Latreille). Journal of Experimental Biology 59:39-43.
Gilles-Baillien, M. 1973. Hibernation and osmoregulation in the diamondback terrapin Malaclemys centrata centrata (Latreille). Journal of Experimental Biology 59:45-51.
Grosse, A. M., B.A. Crawford, J. C. Maerz, K. A. Buhlmann, T. Norton, M. Kaylor and T. D. Tuberville. 2014. Effects of vegetation structure and artificial nesting habitats on hatchling sex determination and nest survival in diamondback terrapins.. Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management 6:19-28.
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Dominy, A. E. 2015. Modeling underwater visual ability and varied color expression in the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) in relation to potential mate preference. Dissertation. Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Duncan, N. 2014. Dispersal of Newly emerged Diamond-backed Terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) hatchlings in Jamaica Bay, NY. Thesis. Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York. USA.
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Education Materials
Heinrich, G. L. and T. J. Walsh. 2010. Diamondback Terrapins: Living on the Edge (board game associated with Diamondback Terrapins of Tampa Bay: an Educator’s Guide). Florida Turtle Conservation Trust.
Heinrich, G. L., T. J. Walsh, and J. A. Butler. 2010 . Diamondback Terrapins of Tampa Bay: an Educator’s Guide. Florida Turtle Conservation Trust. 29 pp.
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Brochures, Pamphlets and other Curios on Terrapins
The diamondback terrapin: Gateway's salt marsh turtle. Brochure about diamondback terrapins at the Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge by R. Burke.
Conant, T. and J. T Newman. 1993. Wildlife profiles: Diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin. North Carolina Wild. Division of Conservation Education, N. C Wildlife Resource Commission. Raleigh, N. C.
Garber, S. 1988. Babette puts tasty turtles in hot water. City Sierran pg 6
Hatches Terrapin in Broadway Hotel. 1912. New York Times. October 15 1912.