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Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive

Lianne Polliane Fernandes Araujo Chaves, Diego Carvalho Viana, Ligia Tchaika, Juliana Maria Alves Caldas, Antônio Chaves Assis Neto, Maria Angélica Miglino, Alana Lislea De Sousa.


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Abstract
Background:
The developmental biology of Kinosternon scorpioides is described, based on the phenotype. This species is important for the flora because they are excellent seed disseminators. In addition, basic embryological information is not yet fully clarified, and this research provides unprecedented information on the chelonian embryology of the Amazonian fauna.
Aim:
The present study aims to identify the embryology of K. scorpioides in captivity during different periods.
Methods:
Females were monitored throughout the reproductive cycle, by video monitoring, to identify nests and the presence of newly laid eggs. At regular weekly intervals, embryo samples were collected fixed in a 4% paraformol solution and preserved in 70% alcohol. For the embryonic characterization we used a stereomicroscope and the scanning electron microscopy method.
Results:
We describe 15 embryonic stages for a 15-week (105-day) incubation process. Only at 42 days (6th week) was the morphological characterization of a chelonian observed and at the 12th week (Stage XII) the phenotypic characterization of the species K. scorpioides.
Conclusion:
In view of the evidence, we found that these phases are similar to the other turtles, with structural variations in the appearance and disappearance of structures due to the specific characteristics for the species.

Key words: Biodiversity, Conservation, Turtles


 
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Chaves LPFA, Viana DC, Tchaika L, Caldas JMA, Neto ACA, Miglino MA, Sousa ALD. Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(4): 962-972. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.3

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Chaves LPFA, Viana DC, Tchaika L, Caldas JMA, Neto ACA, Miglino MA, Sousa ALD. Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=169384 [Access: April 28, 2025]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.3

AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Chaves LPFA, Viana DC, Tchaika L, Caldas JMA, Neto ACA, Miglino MA, Sousa ALD. Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive. Open Vet J. 2024; 14(4): 962-972. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.3


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Chaves LPFA, Viana DC, Tchaika L, Caldas JMA, Neto ACA, Miglino MA, Sousa ALD. Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive. Open Vet J. (2024), [cited April 28, 2025]; 14(4): 962-972. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.3


Harvard Style

Chaves, L. P. F. A., Viana, . D. C., Tchaika, . L., Caldas, . J. M. A., Neto, . A. C. A., Miglino, . M. A. & Sousa, . A. L. D. (2024) Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive. Open Vet J, 14 (4), 962-972. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.3


Turabian Style

Chaves, Lianne Polliane Fernandes Araujo, Diego Carvalho Viana, Ligia Tchaika, Juliana Maria Alves Caldas, Antônio Chaves Assis Neto, Maria Angélica Miglino, and Alana Lislea De Sousa. 2024. Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (4), 962-972. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.3


Chicago Style

Chaves, Lianne Polliane Fernandes Araujo, Diego Carvalho Viana, Ligia Tchaika, Juliana Maria Alves Caldas, Antônio Chaves Assis Neto, Maria Angélica Miglino, and Alana Lislea De Sousa. "Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive." Open Veterinary Journal 14 (2024), 962-972. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.3


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Chaves, Lianne Polliane Fernandes Araujo, Diego Carvalho Viana, Ligia Tchaika, Juliana Maria Alves Caldas, Antônio Chaves Assis Neto, Maria Angélica Miglino, and Alana Lislea De Sousa. "Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive." Open Veterinary Journal 14.4 (2024), 962-972. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.3


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Chaves, L. P. F. A., Viana, . D. C., Tchaika, . L., Caldas, . J. M. A., Neto, . A. C. A., Miglino, . M. A. & Sousa, . A. L. D. (2024) Embryonic development of scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) from captive. Open Veterinary Journal, 14 (4), 962-972. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i4.3


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