- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Diamondback Terrapin
- Creator:
- Hollinger, Mary
- Date of Original:
- 1708/2022
- Subject:
- Diamondback terrapin--Georgia
Turtles--Georgia
Reptiles--Georgia - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- color photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- While alligators often feed in Georgia's salt marshes, the only reptile inhabitants of the marshes are diamondback terrapins (Malachlenys terrapin; adult female pictured). Other animals residing in the marshes include several bird species, as well as raccoons, marsh rabbits, and rice rats.
Photograph of an adult female diamondback terrapin. The markings on her shell resemble swirls with straight edges. The only reptile inhabitants of the marshes are diamondback terrapins (Malachlenys terrapin). Other animals residing in the marshes include several bird species, as well as raccoons, alligators, marsh rabbits, and rice rats. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/tidal-marshes/m-10263/
- Rights Holder:
- Photograph by Mary Hollinger, NODC biologist
Courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce
Photograph by Mary Hollinger, NODC biologist. Courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce - Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/tidal-marshes
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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