Kyphosis and Other Variations in Soft-Shelled Turtles

Published in 1947, 'Kyphosis and Other Variations in Soft-Shelled Turtles' by Hobart M. Smith is a scientific exploration of anatomical anomalies in soft-shelled turtles, focusing on kyphosis, which results in a humped carapace. The work examines three American species: 'Amyda emoryi', 'A. mutica', and 'A. spinifera', detailing their size, shape variations, and the implications of these anomalies on growth patterns. This publication is part of the University of Kansas Publications series and serves as a valuable resource for herpetologists and researchers in turtle biology.