Normal haematology of free-living green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) from the United Arab Emirates

A comprehensive health assessment was conducted in May 1997 on free-living green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) occurring off the coast of Ras Al-Khaima, United Arab Emirates. As an integral part of this assessment, blood samples were obtained from a total of 72 clinically normal individuals, includin...

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Published inComparative Haematology International Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 102 - 107
Main Authors Samour, J. H., Hewlett, J. C., Silvanose, C., Hasbun, C. R., Al-Ghais, S. M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Springer Nature B.V 01.01.1998
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Reptiles & amphibians
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Summary:A comprehensive health assessment was conducted in May 1997 on free-living green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) occurring off the coast of Ras Al-Khaima, United Arab Emirates. As an integral part of this assessment, blood samples were obtained from a total of 72 clinically normal individuals, including 25 adult females, 20 adult males, 14 subadults and 13 juvenile turtles to establish normal haematology reference values for free-living green sea turtles.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0938-7714
1618-5641
1618-565X
DOI:10.1007/BF02642499