Emys

In today's article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Emys. From its origins to its influence on today's society, we will explore the different facets and aspects that make Emys a topic of interest to a wide spectrum of audiences. We will analyze its impact in different areas, its evolution over time and the possible implications it has for the future. Join us on this journey of discovery and learning about Emys, where we will seek to shed light on its most relevant aspects and delve into its meaning in the contemporary world.

Emys
European pond turtle
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Suborder: Cryptodira
Superfamily: Testudinoidea
Family: Emydidae
Subfamily: Emydinae
Genus: Emys
A.M.C. Duméril, 1805[1]
Key:
  Range of Emys trinacris.
  Range of Emys orbicularis.
  Range of Emydoidea blandingii (formerly Emys blandingii)
  Range of Actinemys marmorata (formerly Emys marmorata)

Emys is a small genus within the family Emydidae. The genus (sensu lato), consisting primarily of freshwater pond turtles, is endemic to Europe. It is the only genus in the Emydidae outside of North America.

Species

The following two species may be assigned to the genus Emys (sensu lato).[2]

Image Scientific name Common name Distribution
Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758) European pond turtle[3] Western Palaearctic
Emys trinacris Fritz et al., 2005 Sicilian pond turtle[3][4] Italy (Sicily)

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Emys.

References

  1. ^ Rhodin et al. 2010, p. 000.104
  2. ^ "Turtle Taxonomy: Methodology, Recommendations, and Guidelines" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-10. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
  3. ^ a b Rhodin et al. 2010, pp. 000.104–000.106
  4. ^ "Emys trinacris ". reptarium.cz.
Bibliography

Further reading

  • Duméril AMC (1805). Zoologie analytique, ou méthode naturelle de classification des animaux, rendue plus facile a l'aide de tableaux synoptiques. Paris: Allais. (H.L. Perronneau, printer). xxxiii + 544 pp. (Emys, new genus, pp. 76–77). (in French).