Resource Partitioning among the freshwater turtles of the Daly River, Northern Territory.

M. Welsh
University of Canberra, 9/8/99

The primary aim of this study was to examine food and microhabitat partitioning among the freshwater turtles of the Daly River. Natural processes and species interactions were discussed to explain patterns of local species composition and overall species richness, and in addition, findings were discussed in regards to freshwater turtle conservation.

The thesis provides possible explanations for the high species richness in turtles in the Daly River and also information on the conservation of the turtles