Original Research Article I Volume 4 I Issue 3 I 2016

Inventorization of Chelonian species of Dhubri district of Assam

Bhabesh Nath; D. K. Sharma

Biolife; 2016, 4(3), pp 498-502

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7330532

Abstract:

Chelonian is the most primitive poikilothermous animals, amphibious in nature and have adapted to various ways of life. The present study inventorization of chelonian species of Dhubri district, Assam indicates that the district is very rich in turtle diversity. The study revealed that the district has 10 species of turtles, 6 belong to Geomydidae family and 4 belong to Trionichidae family.

Keywords:

Diversity, Geomydidae, Trionichidae, Diversity, Conservation

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Article Dates:

Received: 5 July 2016; Accepted: 23 August 2016; Published: 4 September 2016

How To Cite:

Bhabesh Nath, & D. K. Sharma. (2022). Inventorization of Chelonian species of Dhubri district of Assam. Biolife, 4(3), 498–502. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7330532