Meanwhile, terrestrial box turtles, which are illegal to breed or keep as pets in more than 20 states, have a potential lifespan of up to 100 years, and an average longevity of 40 to 50 years in captivity. Several decades ago, however, that long lifespan expectation for pet turtles wasnât necessarily the case. In Mitchellâs estimation, many turtles back then likely lived just 4 to 6 years in captivity due to improper care. Now, as our understanding of how to properly care for turtles has grown, we are seeing those decades-long lifespans that make pet turtles such a commitment.
fundus of uterus. Type:Term. Definitions. 1. the upper rounded extremity of the uterus above the openings of the uterine tubes.
The top of your uterus is called the fundus, so the measurement is called the fundal height. This number usually corresponds with the number of weeks pregnant you are, give or take two centimeters. For example, if you measure 32 centimeters then you should be about 32 weeks pregnant.