answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Tides are controlled by the moon. The high tide gives the deepest water, allowing the turtle to move as far inland as possible, so that eggs are laid ABOVE the high water mark- otherwise, they won't hatch.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Not all turtles lay eggs during a full moon. However, many turtles lay their eggs at night to avoid being detected by predators.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why do some turtles lay eggs during the full moon?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Do sea turtles lay eggs during the full moon in Florida?

that's a good question i cant say for sure but i would imagine not ill get back to u on that


What guides the sea turtles to water?

Light, like that of a full moon so the sea turtles can find the ocean.


During a full moon where is the sun?

During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.During a full moon, the Sun is opposite to the Moon, in the sky.


What part of the moon is seen during full moon?

Only half part of the moon is seen during full moon.


Why does lunar eclipse during full moon?

The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon during a Lunar Eclipse, this can only happen during a Full Moon.


A lunar eclipse can only happen during a?

A lunar eclipse can only happen during a full moon when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow on the moon.


What is the Moon's phase during a solar?

A full moon


When does the moon appear circular?

The moon is a full circle during a full moon. A full moon is also the only time a lunar eclipse can occur.


During which phase of the moon will you see most of the moon's surface?

You will see most of the moon's surface during the full moon phase when the entire illuminated side of the moon is facing Earth.


The amount of lighted side of the moon you can see is the same during?

The amount of lighted side of the moon you can see is the same during first quarter and third quarter phases. These phases occur when half of the moon's surface is illuminated, and they represent the halfway points between new moon and full moon phases.


What is the phase of the moon during an eclipse?

During a lunar eclipse, the moon is "full". During a solar eclipse the moon is "new".


Do you plant garlic during a full moon or a new moon?

you plant garlic during a new moon