The Reproductive Biology of the Chelonia /
This book presents a comparative view of chelonian reproduction and discusses ecophysiological implications for their captive breeding. Chelonians, with their protective rigid armour, are a phylogenetically antique group of reptiles which radiated to occupy niches from the open waters of the oceans,...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg :
Springer Berlin Heidelberg,
1999.
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| Series: | Zoophysiology ;
38. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- Phylogeny
- Methods to study reproduction in Chelonians
- Gonadal cycles and gamete poduction
- Reproductive behaviour
- Reproductive cycles and environment
- Control of reproduction
- Hormones and reproduction
- Eggs and embryonic development
- Reproductive patterns and life history
- Threats, reproduction and conservation
- Conclusions.