Trachemys scripta elegans
Trachemys scripta elegans
(Red-eared Slider)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant
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Impacts

Impact ID6583
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionMedical professionals and molecular biologists have extensively investigated the endurance of Trachemys scripta elegans in oxygen-deprived environments, aiming to discover remedies for hypoxia-related injuries in humans occurring during strokes and heart attacks.
Reference36676
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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