Role in Cognition and Frontal Cortex Function. In the frontal lobes, dopamine plays a role in controlling the flow of information from other areas of the brain. Dopamine disorders in the frontal lobes can cause a decline in neurocognitive function, particularly those linked to the frontal lobes, such as memory, attention and problem solving.
Our terrapins suffer from a serious loss of habitat. New Jersey has experienced explosive development of its wetlands. When wetlands are filled and covered for the construction of buildings, the terrapins lose their homes.Our community of Somers Point provides a good example of the rapid growth and development in our region. We are losing open space rapidly.hen wetlands are filled and covered for the construction of buildings, the terrapins lose their homes. Our community of Somers Point provides a good example of the rapid growth and development in our region.
Your support will help us fight to protect diamondback terrapins and other threatened and endangered wildlife. A symbolic adoption helps save real animals in the wild.ength: 7.5 inches (females); 5 inches (males). Weight: 1.5 lbs (females); 0.5 lbs (males). Lifespan: 25-40 years. The diamondback terrapin is light brown, gray or black on top with a bottom shell that ranges from yellow to olive in color.