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Sea Turtle Glossary

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Yolk sac

The residual yolk that remains inside a hatchling turtle is contained within the yolk sac.

WWW References:

• her Hatchling Makes it to Sea

Citations:

• Kraemer, J. E. and Bennett, S. H. 1981. Utilization of posthatchling yolk in loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta. - Copeia 1981: 406-411.

Entered by: Janice Blumenthal
Modified by: Matthew Godfrey
Entered: 2005-05-05 23:33:58
Last modified: 2005-05-06 00:49:53