Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Birds, Part A:: Phylogeny, Morphology, Hormones and Fertilization
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Summary
Aspects of reproduction covered in this volume include classification and phylogeny as revealed by molecular biology; anatomy of the male reproductive tract and organs; anatomy and evolution of copulatory structures; development and anatomy of the female reproductive tract; endocrinology of reproduction; ovarian dynamics and follicle development; spermatogenesis and testicular cycles; avian spermatozoa: structure and phylogeny; testis size, sperm size and sperm competition and lastly, fertilization.
Table of Contents
Classification and Phylogeny; Anatomy of the Testis and Male Reproductive Tract; Anatomy and Evolution of Copulatory Structures; Developmental Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract; Endocrinology of Reproduction; Ovarian Dynamics and Follicle Development; Spermatogenesis and Testicular Cycles; Avian Spermatozoa: Structure and Phylogeny; Testis Size, Sperm Size and Sperm Competition; Fertilization
