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59-472: Gandia operated as an important cultural and commercial centre in the 15th and 16th centuries: in the 15th century it had a university. It was home to several important people, including the poet Ausiàs March (1400-1459) and the novelist Joanot Martorell (1410-1465). It is perhaps best known for the Borja or Borgia , through their family title , Duke of Gandia (originally created in 1399). As of 2020 Gandia

118-404: A brumation state. Sliders generally come up for food in early March to as late as the end of April. During brumation, T. s. elegans can survive anaerobically for weeks, producing ATP from glycolysis . The turtle's metabolic rate drops dramatically, with heart rate and cardiac output dropping by 80% to minimize energy requirements. The lactic acid produced is buffered by minerals in

177-399: A hatchling decides to leave the shell, it still has a small sac protruding from its plastron. The yolk sac is vital and provides nourishment while visible, and several days later, it will have been absorbed into the turtle's belly. The sac must be absorbed, and does not fall off. The split must heal on its own before the turtle is able to swim. The time between the egg hatching and water entry

236-602: A native species ( Emys orbicularis ) which is in critical condition due to the heavy expansion of the Trachemys scripta scripta and Trachemys scripta elegans , most known as Florida turtles, which are introduced species in Spain . Other species of reptiles are Tarentola mauritanica , Podarcis hispanicus and Natrix maura amongst others. The most common and native mammals are the European rabbits ( Oryctolagus cuniculus ),

295-586: A negative impact on a range of native aquatic species, including rare frogs. Also, a significant risk exists that red-eared slider turtles can transfer diseases and parasites to native reptile species. A malaria-like parasite was spread to two wild turtle populations in Lane Cove River, Sydney. Social and economic costs are also likely to be substantial. The Queensland government has invested close to AU$ 1 million in eradication programs to date. The turtle may also cause significant public-health costs due to

354-499: A shade between brown and olive green. The plastron is always a light yellow with dark, paired, irregular markings in the centre of most scutes. The plastron is highly variable in pattern. The head, legs, and tail are green with fine, irregular, yellow lines. The whole shell is covered in these stripes and markings that aid in camouflaging an individual. These turtles also have a complete skeletal system , with partially webbed feet that help them to swim and that can be withdrawn inside

413-498: A sign of dominance and may preclude a fight. Young turtles may carry out the courtship dance before they reach sexual maturity at 5 years of age, but they are unable to mate. After mating, the female spends extra time basking to keep her eggs warm. She may also have a change of diet, eating only certain foods, or not eating as much as she normally would. A female can lay between two and 30 eggs depending on body size and other factors. One female can lay up to 5 clutches in

472-634: A small mark of the same color on the top of their heads. The red-eared slider does not have a visible outer ear or an external auditory canal; instead, it relies on a middle ear entirely covered by a cartilaginous tympanic disc. Like other turtles, the species is poikilotherm and thus dependent on the temperature of its environment. For this reason, it needs to sunbathe frequently to warm up and maintain body temperature. Some dimorphism exists between males and females. Red-eared slider young look practically identical regardless of their sex, making distinguishing them difficult. One useful method, however,

531-775: A team of herpetologists from the NGO "Help Earth" found red-eared sliders in the Deepor Beel wildlife sanctuary and Ugratara Devalaya temple pond. Further reports have been made from an unnamed stream, feeding into the Tlawng river, on a farm in the Mizoram capital, Aizawl . Within the second volume of the Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , the popular comic-book heroes were revealed as specimens of

590-421: Is 21 days. Damage to or inordinate motion of the protruding egg yolk – enough to allow air into the turtle's body – results in death. This is the main reason for marking the top of turtle eggs if their relocation is required for any reason. An egg turned upside down will eventually terminate the embryo's growth by the sac smothering the embryo. If it manages to reach term, the turtle will try to flip over with

649-715: Is a subspecies of the pond slider ( Trachemys scripta ), a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae . It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States, is also popular as a pet across the rest of the world, and is the most invasive turtle. It is the most commonly traded turtle in the world. The red-eared slider is native from the Midwestern United States to northern Mexico , but has become established in other places because of pet releases, and has become invasive in many areas where it outcompetes native species. The red-eared slider

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708-409: Is divided into the upper or dorsal carapace , and the lower, ventral carapace or plastron . The upper carapace consists of the vertebral scutes , which form the central, elevated portion; pleural scutes that are located around the vertebral scutes; and then the marginal scutes around the edge of the carapace. The rear marginal scutes are notched. The scutes are bony keratinous elements. The carapace

767-537: Is illegal for members of the public to import, keep, trade, or release red-eared sliders, as they are regarded as an invasive species – see below. Their import has also been banned by the European Union as well as specific EU member countries. In 2015, Japan announced it was planning to ban the import of red-eared sliders, but it would probably not take effect until 2020. Red-eared sliders are almost entirely aquatic, but as they are cold-blooded, they leave

826-399: Is included in the list of the world's 100 most invasive species . The red-eared slider gets its name from the small, red stripe around its ears, or where its ears would be, and from its ability to slide quickly off rocks and logs into the water. This species was previously known as Troost's turtle in honor of an American herpetologist Gerard Troost . Trachemys scripta troostii is now

885-566: Is normal for Spain, nightlife does not begin until well after midnight. The beach and town are actually some 2 km (1 mi) apart, which succeeds in separating summer tourism from day-to-day living. For culture, there are literary contests, the Summer University (Universitat d'Estiu), the International Festival of Classical Music and art exhibitions; sports include water, golf, tennis and hiking. Gandia hosts

944-467: Is one of the largest coastal towns in Spain, with a population of over 200,000 during summer, and a centre of commerce and tourism in its region. There are two main zones, Gandia City, which has all the historical monuments, commercial activity, and shopping, and Gandia beach, which has apartments and summer residences used during the summer season. The bars and nightclubs are concentrated in the beach area. As

1003-413: Is oval and flattened (especially in the male) and has a weak keel that is more pronounced in the young. The color of the carapace changes depending on the age of the turtle. It usually has a dark green background with light and dark, highly variable markings. In young or recently hatched turtles, it is leaf green and gets slightly darker as a turtle gets older, until it is a very dark green, and then turns

1062-422: Is sometimes difficult to apply, as individuals being compared could be of different ages. Males have longer claws on their front feet than the females; this helps them to hold onto a female during mating , and is used during courtship displays . The males' tails are thicker and longer. Typically, the cloacal opening of a female is at or under the rear edge of the carapace, while the male's opening occurs beyond

1121-702: Is substantially the same throughout her life. The red-eared slider originated from the area around the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico , in warm climates in the Southeastern United States . Their native areas range from the southeast of Colorado to Virginia and Florida . In nature, they inhabit areas with a source of still, warm water, such as ponds , lakes , swamps , creeks , streams , or slow-flowing rivers . They live in areas of calm water, where they are able to leave

1180-468: Is the penalty for those who refuse to comply with a valid final demand for destruction of such turtles or their eggs. Many stores and flea markets still sell small turtles due to an exception in the FDA regulation that allows turtles under 4 in (10 cm) to be sold "for bona fide scientific, educational, or exhibition purposes, other than use as pets." As with many other animals and inanimate objects,

1239-525: Is to inspect the markings under their carapace, which fade as the turtles age. Distinguishing the sex of adults is much easier, as the shells of mature males are smaller than those of females. Male red-eared sliders reach sexual maturity when their carapaces' diameters measure 10 cm (3.9 in) and females reach maturity when their carapaces measure about 15 cm (5.9 in). Both males and females reach sexual maturity at 5–6 years old. Males are normally smaller than females, although this parameter

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1298-477: The Duke of Gandia —and enjoying the powerful patronage of Charles of Viana , prince of Aragon , March was able to devote himself to poetical composition. He was an undisguised follower of Petrarch , carrying the imitation to such a point that he addressed his Cants d'amor (love songs) to a lady whom he professed to have seen first in church on Good Friday . So far as the difference of language allows, he reproduced

1357-420: The sperm can remain viable and available in the female's body in the absence of mating. During the last weeks of gestation, the female spends less time in the water and smells and scratches at the ground, indicating she is searching for a suitable place to lay her eggs. The female excavates a hole, using her hind legs, and lays her eggs in it. Incubation takes 59–112 days. Late-season hatchlings may spend

1416-492: The European hedgehog ( Erinaceus europaeus ), the greater white-toothed shrew Musaranya comuna ( Crocidura russula ), the European bat ( Pipistrellus pipistrellus ) and the wild hog ( Sus scrofa ) amongst others. The climate of Gandia is Mediterranean ( Köppen climate classification : Csa ) with mild winters, and hot summers. The annual average temperature is between 18-19 °C. Gandia receives about 600mm of rain per year,

1475-591: The Italian metres into Castilian . His verses were transmitted in manuscript tradition until its first print edition in Valencian in 1543, but they had already become known through the Spanish translation in 1539. March's poetry has been set to music by Raimon , Joan Brudieu and other composers. Trachemys scripta elegans The red-eared slider or red-eared terrapin ( Trachemys scripta elegans )

1534-495: The Public Health Service Act, and is enforced by the FDA in cooperation with state and local health jurisdictions. The ban was enacted because of the public-health impact of turtle-associated salmonellosis . Turtles and turtle eggs found to be offered for sale in violation of this provision are subject to destruction in accordance with FDA procedures. A fine up to $ 1,001 and / or imprisonment for up to one year

1593-546: The annual Cortoons Gandia animation festival in April, which celebrates international animation and short films. With its long, wide, golden, sandy beaches Gandia is one of the major tourist destinations in Spain. Traditionally Gandia's tourism has a domestic base, with the majority coming from Madrid, although in recent years it has been an increasingly popular destination for international tourists, mainly French, German and British. There are some popular Spanish restaurants around

1652-426: The area, and they are also found widely in the marjal due to seed dispersion, either wind or animal dispersion. The most common naturalised palm trees in the area are Phoenix dactylifera (African date palm), Washingtonia robusta (Mexican fan palm) and Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island date palm). There are some specimens of the native palm tree Chamaerops humilis (European palmetto), although very few compared to

1711-814: The beach. Gandia has a number of shopping facilities including shopping malls and chain supermarkets like Carrefour , Carrefour Express , Lidl , Mercadona and Aldi . Gandia has an important regional wetland with an extension above 1.2 square kilometres (0.46 sq mi) in the outskirts of the city, called Marjal de La Safor. This natural area is home to several water plants such as Lemna gibba , Lemna minor , and specially many species of water lily plants, such as Nymphaea alba , Utricularia australis and Potamogeton fluitans . Underwater plants also exist, such as Myriophyllum and Ceratophyllum . Native land plants are mostly formed of various Phragmites species, Typha domingensis , various Scirpus and Cladium species. Various species of palm trees are naturalised in

1770-477: The carapace along with the head and tail. The red stripe on each side of the head distinguishes the red-eared slider from all other North American species and gives this species its name, as the stripe is located behind the eyes , where their (external) ears would be. These stripes may lose their color over time. Color and vibrance of ear stripe can indicate immune health, with bright red having higher immune response than yellow stripes. Some individuals can also have

1829-518: The death of the embryos. Red-eared slider turtles are the world's most commonly traded reptile, due to their relatively low price, and usually low food price, small size, and easy maintenance. As with other turtles, tortoises , and box turtles , individuals that survive their first year or two can be expected to live generally around 30 years. They present an infection risk; particularly of Salmonella . Reptiles are asymptomatic (meaning they suffer no adverse side effects) carriers of bacteria of

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1888-507: The ecosystems they are introduced to because they have certain advantages over the native populations, such as a lower age at maturity, higher fecundity rates, and larger body size, which gives them a competitive advantage at basking and nesting sites, as well as when exploiting food resources. They also transmit diseases and displace the other turtle species with which they compete for food and breeding space. Owing to their popularity as pets, red-eared sliders have been released or escaped into

1947-428: The edge of the carapace. The male's plastron is slightly concave , while that of the female is completely flat. The male's concave plastron also helps to stabilize the male on the female's carapace during mating. Older males can sometimes have a dark greyish-olive green melanistic coloration, with very subdued markings. The red stripe on the sides of the head may be difficult to see or be absent. The female's appearance

2006-509: The genus Salmonella . This has given rise to justifiable concerns given the many instances of infection of humans caused by the handling of turtles, which has led to restrictions in the sale of red-eared sliders in the USA. A 1975 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation bans the sale (for general commercial and public use) of both turtle eggs and turtles with a carapace length less than 4 in (10 cm). This regulation comes under

2065-600: The government of New South Wales. Experts have ranked the species as high priority for management in Australia, and are calling for a national prevention and eradication strategy, including a concerted education and compliance program to stop the illegal trade, possession, and release of slider turtles. Red-eared slider turtles are threatening to invade the natural water bodies across northeast India , which are home to 21 out of 29 vulnerable native Indian species of freshwater turtle. Between August 2018 and June 2019,

2124-554: The impacts of turtle-associated salmonella on human health. Outbreaks in multiple states and fatalities in children, associated with handling Salmonella -infected turtles, have been recorded in the US. Salmonella can also spread to humans when turtles contaminate drinking water. The actions by state governments have varied considerably to date, ranging from ongoing eradication efforts by the Queensland government to very little action by

2183-533: The majority falling from September to November. Autumn is the wettest season. The local football team is CF Gandía . Gandia is twinned with: Gandia has an extensive bus network and two Renfe stations that connect the city with Valencia (despite the fact that one of them only has three daily services). Buses in the Gandia area are operated by the company La Marina Gandiense and L'Urbanet. There are two La Marina Gandiense lines: line 1 that connects Gandia with

2242-401: The male, and if she is receptive, sinks to the bottom for mating. If the female is not receptive, she may become aggressive towards the male. Courtship can last 45 minutes, but mating takes only 10 minutes. On occasion, a male may appear to be courting another male, and when kept in captivity may also show this behaviour towards other household pets. Between male turtles, it could be

2301-529: The naturalised species. This natural zone is also rich in fauna, with many species of birds, fish, amphibian and reptiles, with some mammal species. The most common species of birds are Tachybaptus ruficollis , Anas platyrhynchos , Falco tinnunculus , Fulica atra and Gallinula chloropus amongst many other species. The most common fish and amphibian species are Cobitis maroccana , Anguilla anguilla , Syngnathus abaster , Bufo bufo , Bufo calamita and Rana perezi . The most common reptiles are turtles, with

2360-579: The nearby municipality of Real de Gandia (and sometimes with the University) and line 2, which connects Gandia to the beach, which is 5 km (3,107 miles) away from the city. In L’Urbanet, there are three lines, although one of them is divided, which would be counted as four. The following lines are: Line 3: Circular. Starts and ends at the Renfe station in Gandia city Line 4: Gandia train station - San Francisco de Borja hospital Line 5: This line has

2419-749: The peculiarity that despite being the same line it makes two totally different routes, which are: There are also bus lines that connect Gandia with nearby villages such as Daimuz , Guardamar de la Safor , Oliva , etc. There are also some buses which connect Gandia with cities such as Madrid , Salamanca , Medina del Campo , Tordesillas , Teruel , Zaragoza , Bilbao , Galicia , Barcelona , Alicante and Andalucía . Referring to train services, Gandia has two train stations which connect Gandia with Valencia. Both of them are terminal of line C-1 from Cercanías Valencia . The following stations are: Ausi%C3%A0s March Ausiàs March ( Valencian: [awziˈaz ˈmaɾk] ; 1400 – March 3, 1459)

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2478-679: The pet trade. It is illegal in Florida to sell any wild-type red-eared slider, as they interbreed with the local yellow-bellied slider population, T. s. scripta , which is another subspecies of pond sliders , and hybrids typically combine the markings of the two subspecies. However, unusual color varieties such as albino and pastel red-eared sliders, which are derived from captive breeding, are still allowed for sale. In Australia, breeding populations have been found in New South Wales and Queensland, and individual turtles have been found in

2537-686: The region where he was born. March was twice married: first to Isabel Martorell (sister of the writer Joanot Martorell ), and later to Joana Escorna. In 1450, he moved from Gandia to Valencia . It was there that he died on March 3, 1459. While March himself was buried in his family's chapel at the Valencia Cathedral , his two wives and family are buried in the Monastery of Sant Jeroni de Cotalba . Five illegitimate children but no legitimate heirs have been attributed to him. Inheriting an easy fortune from his father, Pere March—the treasurer to

2596-584: The rhythmical cadences of his model, but this should be qualified as the medieval tradition of locus communis requested this following. This is something Petrarch himself did and it need not to be stressed. March is a very original and idiosyncratic poet. In the Cants de mort (death hymns) he touches a note of brooding sentiment peculiar to himself. It can be said that he developed Petrarch's rhetoric and used it for more inner psychological meditations, as other major poets like Camões and Shakespeare would. March

2655-416: The risk of Salmonella exposure can be reduced by following basic rules of cleanliness. Small children must be taught to wash their hands immediately after they finish playing with the turtle, feeding it, or changing its water. Some states have other laws and regulations regarding possession of red-eared sliders because they can be an invasive species where they are not native and have been introduced through

2714-404: The same year, and clutches are usually spaced 12–36 days apart. The time between mating and egg-laying can be days or weeks. The fertilization and laying can also be in conjunction, with eggs immediately laid based on location and nutrients available. The actual egg fertilization takes place during the egg-laying. This process also permits the laying of fertile eggs the following season, as

2773-619: The scientific name for another subspecies, the Cumberland slider . The red-eared slider belongs to the order Testudines , which contains about 250 turtle species. It is a subspecies of Trachemys scripta . It was previously classified under the name Chrysemys scripta elegans . Trachemys scripta contains three subspecies: T. s. elegans (red-eared slider), T. s. scripta ( yellow-bellied slider ), and T. s. troostii ( Cumberland slider ). The carapace of this species can reach more than 40 cm (16 in) in length, but

2832-430: The shell, preventing acidosis . Red-eared sliders kept captive indoors should not brumate. Courtship and mating activities for red-eared sliders usually occur between March and July, and take place under water. During courtship, the male swims around the female and flutters or vibrates the back side of his long claws on and around her face and head, possibly to direct pheromones towards her. The female swims toward

2891-432: The turtles enter a state of sopor , during which they do not eat or defecate, they remain nearly motionless, and the frequency of their breathing falls. Individuals usually brumate under water, but they have also been found under banks and rocks, and in hollow stumps. In warmer winter climates, they can become active and come to the surface for basking. When the temperature begins to drop again, however, they quickly return to

2950-420: The typical length ranges from 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in). The females of the species are usually larger than the males. They typically live between 20–30 years, although some individuals can live for more than 40 years. Their life expectancy is shorter when they are kept in captivity . The quality of their living environment has a strong influence on their lifespans and well being . The shell

3009-476: The water easily by climbing onto rocks or tree trunks so they can warm up in the sun. Individuals are often found sunbathing in a group or even on top of each other. They also require abundant aquatic plants, as these are the adults' main food, although they are omnivores. Turtles in the wild always remain close to water unless they are searching for a new habitat or when females leave the water to lay their eggs . Invasive red-eared sliders cause negative impacts in

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3068-513: The water to sunbathe to regulate their temperature. Red-eared sliders do not hibernate , but actually brumate ; while they become less active, they do occasionally rise to the surface for food or air. Brumation can occur to varying degrees. In the wild, red-eared sliders brumate over the winter at the bottoms of ponds or shallow lakes. They generally become inactive in October, when temperatures fall below 10 °C (50 °F). During this time,

3127-707: The wild in Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, and Western Australia. Red-eared slider turtles are considered a significant threat to native turtle species; they mature more quickly, grow larger, produce more offspring, and are more aggressive. Numerous studies indicate that red-eared slider turtles can out-compete native turtles for food and nesting and basking sites. Unlike the general diet of pet red-eared sliders, wild red-eared sliders are usually omnivorous. Because red-eared slider turtles eat plants as well as animals, they could also have

3186-721: The wild in many parts of the world. This turtle is considered one of the world's worst invasive species. Feral populations are now found in Bermuda , Canada , Australia , Europe , Great Britain , South Africa , the Caribbean Islands , Israel , Bahrain , the Mariana Islands , Guam , Russia , and south- and far- east Asia . Within Great Britain, red-eared sliders have a wide distribution throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. In Australia, it

3245-460: The winter in the nest and emerge when the weather warms in the spring. Just prior to hatching, the egg contains 50% turtle and 50% egg sac. A new hatchling breaks open its egg with its egg tooth , which falls out about an hour after hatching. This egg tooth never grows back. Hatchlings may stay inside their eggshells after hatching for the first day or two. If they are forced to leave the eggshell before they are ready, they will return if possible. When

3304-532: The yolk sac, which would allow air into the body cavity and cause death. The other fatal danger is water getting into the body cavity before the sac is absorbed completely, and while the opening has not completely healed yet. The sex of red-eared sliders is determined by the incubation temperature during critical phases of the embryos' development. Only males are produced when eggs are incubated at temperatures of 22–27 °C (72–81 °F), whereas females develop at warmer temperatures. Colder temperatures result in

3363-440: Was a medieval Valencian poet and knight from Gandia , Valencia . He is considered one of the most important poets of the "Golden Century" ( Segle d'or ) of Valencian literature . Not much is known of March's life. He was born in approximately 1400 to a Valencian noble family. His father, Pere March , was himself a poet and served at the court of the younger brother of King Alfonso IV , Peter. His uncle, Jaume March II ,

3422-603: Was also a poet. March was one of the two children of Pere's second wife, Lionor of Ripoll; he had a younger sister, Peirona. In 1413, the still-young March became head of his family—part of the Valencian petty nobility—upon the death of his father. From a very young age he took part in the expeditions that King Alfons el Magnànim carried out in the Mediterranean. After returning from these expeditions in 1427, he settled in Gandia . After his return, he would never again leave

3481-452: Was one of the first poets to use the local vernacular, Valencian , instead of the troubadour language, Occitan . His poems are marked by obscurity, a sometimes monotonous morbidity, and a conflicting battle between desire and morality, achieved at its apex in the great Cant Spiritual . He was fully entitled to the supremacy which he enjoyed among his contemporaries, and the success of his innovation no doubt encouraged Boscán to introduce

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