Seasonal variations in haematological data from Mediterranean tortoises (Testudo graeca and Testudo hermanni) in captivity.
Reference values for a variety of haematological parameters in 18 Mediterranean tortoises of two species (Testudo graeca and Testudo hermanni) were determined on six occasions during the year. Statistically significant seasonal variations were demonstrated in all parameters.
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D000818:Animals; D000836:Animals, Zoo / Q000097:blood*; D004906:Erythrocyte Count / Q000662:veterinary; D004909:Erythrocyte Indices; D005260:Female; D006400:Hematocrit / Q000662:veterinary; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis; D007958:Leukocyte Count / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D012016:Reference Values; D012621:Seasons; D014426:Turtles / Q000097:blood*
D006454:Hemoglobins