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Chrysemys
Genus of reptile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chrysemys is a genus of turtles in the family Emydidae. They are found throughout most of North America.[2]
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Reproduction
Chrysemys have temperature dependent sex determination. During egg incubation, lower temperatures produce males while higher temperatures produce females. [3]
Species
There are two extant species:[2]
Fossil record
Several fossil species have been described, dating back to the Miocene.
Fossil species
- Chrysemys corniculata[4]
- Chrysemys isoni[6]
References
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