Glyptemys

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Glyptemys
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Family: Emydidae
Genus: Glyptemys
Species

Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Glyptemys insculpta

Glyptemys is a genus of turtle, comprised of two North American species, the Bog Turtle and the Wood Turtle Until recently, they were considered members of the genus Clemmys [1].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Feldman, C.R. and J.F. Parham. 2002. Molecular phylogenetics of Emydine turtles: taxonomic revision and the evolution of shell kinesis. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 22:388-398.
 This article about a turtle, tortoise, or terrapin is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
Languages