Reproductive biology of the Crocodylia /

"The first comprehensive view on the anatomy, physiology, endocrinology and toxicology involved in crocodilian reproduction. Reproductive Biology of the Crocodylia is based on over 40 years of research on global crocodiles, alligators and caimans. It brings together information previously scatt...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lance, Valentine, 1940- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London, United Kingdom : Academic Press, [2022]
Temas:
Crocodilians > Reproduction.
Crocodilians > Conservation.
Reptile culture.
Crocodile farming.
Crocodiliens > Reproduction.
Crocodiles > �Elevage.
Crocodiliens > Conservation.
Reptiles > �Elevage.
Crocodile farming
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Phylogeny and fossil history
  • History and growth of knowledge. Early anatomical studies
  • Life history and ecology. Multiple paternity. Nest-site fidelity. Some unique and unusual features of crocodylians or some crocodylian oddities
  • Growth, sexual maturity, and senescence. Senescence. Sexual maturity
  • Anatomy of the male reproductive tract
  • Male reproductive cycle
  • Anatomy of the female reproductive tract. The ovary. The oviducts. Sperm storage
  • Female reproductive cycle. Courtship behavior. Vitellogenesis. Nesting. Eggs. Clutch size
  • Sex determination, embryos, and teratology
  • Captive breeding, farming, and ranching. Double clutches
  • Environmental contamination. Heavy metals
  • Conservation.

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