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 Genuine Fender 62 Jazz Bass 11 Hole Tortoise Shell 4 Ply Pickguard 0992022000  US $43.99
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Turtles can boast their place as a vital link in many of the food webs. They are agents that disperse seeds back into the environment. There are a number of predators that prey upon the turtle for food and their eggs are harvested by many more to provide life giving sustenance.
Turtles are best known as omnivores, which mean they eat a wide variety of foods such as plant matter and smaller vertebrates. They are also opportunistic feeders eating anything that crosses their path. You may be surprised to learn that they will even try to eat the bait at the end of a fishing line.
Turtles eat frogs, small fish, the larvae and the adult variety of insects, tadpoles, and crayfish. They will also sup on shrimp, amphipods, crayfish and snails. The plant matter that turtles eat is fruits, roots, stems, seeds, duckweed and leaves. They will also nibble on herbaceous plants that are just emerging and algae both green and blue.
Turtle Predators
The human race is the greatest of the turtle's predators. We will shoot them for sport if they are spotted basking, they are often run over by cars as they travel from one place to the next, and often get hooked by an occasional fisherman that fails to put him back into the water. The eggs of the turtle are harvested so that the hatchlings may be used in the pet trade and children wandering woods, streams and ponds will think nothing of capturing them for a pet.
The question of what eats a turtle can be answered easily. There are many animals that will feast on an adult turtle, the hatchlings and especially the eggs. Fish such as bass and pike will eat a turtle hatchling, frogs and snakes will as well. Larger turtles may become a turtle's predator and skunks and raccoons enjoy the eggs of turtles. Wading birds such as heron will feast on turtle hatchlings as will mink, otters, and crows.
The eggs are in even more danger from common molds as well as insects such as maggots and ants. There are many creatures that will eat a turtle and with so many waiting for an opportunity to feast on these creatures, it is a wonder that the turtle has been able to survive as long as it has.
Turtles and Man
With so many natural predators, turtle species survival depends upon man taking himself out of the equation. Teaching your children to respect all animals and not just turtles is one way you can begin. Educate them on the importance of the turtle in a successful food chain, encourage them to leave their findings just where they discovered them so that the animals can go on to live out their natural life and contribute to fragile ecosystems. They will learn by example and the parent that pushes ecological education upon their child is a responsible citizen of the planet. Future generations are going to suffer greatly because of man's seemingly disinterest in the environment. Education is the key that will open the door to sustainability and living in harmony and balance with the natural world.
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Fender 13 Hole Standard P Bass Pickguard Tortoise Shell $59.99 Fender 13 Hole Standard P Bass Pickguard Tortoise Shell |
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Bass $10 Bass |
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Fender J Bass V Pick Guard Shell $29.99 Tortoise shell, 4-ply, 10-hole, 5-string Jazz Bass pickguard. Fits American Series and American Standard Jazz Bass V (USA), and Standard V and Deluxe Series Active Jazz Bass V (Mexico). |
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Fender US Vintage '62 Jazz Bass Black $1499.99 The Fender Vintage '62 Jazz Bass is made in the USA. This model re-creates one of Fender's most popular designs. It incorporates the stacked concentric controls of the '60s with 2 vintage Jazz pickups. Fender's Vintage Jazz Bass has an alder body and sports a 3-ply or tortoise pickguard and has a rosewood fretboard.Made in the U.S.A.'60s stacked concentric controls2 vintage Jazz pickupsAlder body3-ply or tortoise (with black finish) pickguardRosewood fretboard |
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Fender Us Vintage '62 Jazz Bass Black $1499.99 The Fender Vintage '62 Jazz Bass is made in the USA. This model re-creates one of Fender's most popular designs. It incorporates the stacked concentric controls of the '60s with 2 vintage Jazz pickups. Fender's Vintage Jazz Bass has an alder body and sports a 3-ply or tortoise pickguard and has a rosewood fretboard.Made in the U.S.A.'60s stacked concentric controls2 vintage Jazz pickupsAlder body3-ply or tortoise (with black finish) pickguardRosewood fretboard |
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Fender Custom Shop 1961 P Bass Relic 4-String Electric Bass $3999.99 This exclusive Fender 1961 P-Bass Relic Bass combines classic tonality, custom-designed appointments, premiere craftsmanship, and impeccable electronics to produce the undeniable Precision Bass sound that made the electric bass guitar what it is today. Designed originally by Leo Fender and brought to market in 1951, the Precision Bass was the first to earn widespread attention and use. Today, the P Bass is still revered as an essential instrument, and has stood the test of time, becoming a true American legend in the process.This Fender electric bass starts with a select alder body, offering full sound and toughness to the low end. The rosewood neck and fretboard bring out ample tone, while the custom bolt-on neck presents deep, lasting sustain. The oval-C neck shape, coupled with nitrocellulose lacquer neck finish makes dancing across the bass's 20 vintage-style frets a breeze. The bass pickup that invented "funk" is still virtually unchanged today with the P Bass pickup. Other appointments include vintage nickel bass tuners, rolled fret edges, custom tortoise pickguard, chrome plating and pickup shield, and a lacquered body finish. Finally, the '61 bass was given Fender's "Relic" treatmentbuilt to show years of natural wear and tear; with nicks, scratches, worn finish, rusty hardware and aged plastic parts.Chrome platingAlder bodyRosewood neckRosewood fretboardLacquer body finishChrome pickup shieldCustom neckNitrocellulose lacquer neck finishRadius: 7.25"Thickness at first fret: 0.89"Thickness at 12th fret: 0.98"Custom pickguardRolled fret edges1961 style tortoise pickguardBolt-on neck20 fretsOval-C neck shapeVintage bass nickel tuning keys |
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Oken Tortoise $104.99 Lorenz Oken Oken Tortoise - Framed Art Print |
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