Graduate Student: Laini Schnedier
Through my research, we are hoping to determine if isolation due to urbanization has differentially impacted three species of freshwater turtle
in Medicine Lake, Minnesota. We are characterizing various population level genetic parameters for painted turtles (Chrysemys picta),
snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina), and spiny softshell turtles (Apalone spinifera) at both Medicine Lake and at Weaver Dunes Scientific
and Natural Area, a more rural and undisturbed site. We expect that a better understanding of how urbanization and isolation have differentially
impacted these species will be important for future management of urban turtle populations.My research focuses on the movements and home ranges of
three freshwater turtle species in an urban Minnesota lake.
Funding provided by:
Three Rivers Park District, University of St. Thomas
Collaboration with:
Three Rivers Park District, University of St. Thomas
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