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Chrysemys

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Chrysemys
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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]

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Fossil record

Several fossil species have been described, dating back to the Miocene.

Fossil species

  • Chrysemys corniculata[4]
  • Chrysemys isoni[6]
  • Chrisemys timidus (may belong to distinct genus)[5]
  • Chrisemys williamsi (may belong to distinct genus)[5]

References

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