Turtle hatchling survivorship rate is low in many turtle spe…
Turtle hatchling survivorship rate is low in many turtle species due to predation.Amanda researched the predatory rate on a species of turtle eggs in the Red River. Research suggests that predators use the female’s cloaca scent to locate the eggs. The researchers hypothesize that eggs with no cloaca film will not be subject to predation. The eggs were harvested from trapped turtles, and the egg’s cloaca film (reproductive discharge) was either washed off or left on once gathered. The eggs were only handled when wearing gloves and then reburied along islands where the turtles were trapped. The nests were monitored by cameras and manually on foot, and data on nest predation was recorded.Based on the experimental design, what is the control?