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Why does a sea turtle’s heart continue to beat after death?

The permitting process for sea turtle transport involves both NOAA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Which anatomical feature is used to differentiate sea turtle species postmortem?

Sea turtles that are entangled in abandoned fishing gear are considered incidental captures rather than traditional strandings.

The protocol for transporting sea turtles by air requires that pilots maintain a cabin pressure equivalent to or below 10,000 feet altitude.

Which of the following best describes how blood is directed in a sea turtle’s ventricle?

The rhamphotheca structure differs among sea turtle species based on diet.

What is the main reason Kemp’s ridley sea turtles strand in Cape Cod during winter?

The cavum venosum is responsible for directing oxygenated blood to the aorta.

Hatchlings and juvenile sea turtles are able to be externally sexed by their tail length.