Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Birds, Part A: Phylogeny, Morphology, Hormones and Fertilization / Edition 1

by Barrie G M Jamieson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578083862
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/11/2006
Series:	Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny , #6
Pages:	632
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Jamieson, Barrie G M

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