Description
Offering coverage of a wide range of topics on snake reproduction and phylogeny, Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Snakes discusses everything from primordial germ migration in developing embryos to semelparity (death after reproduction) in the aspic viper. Beginning with a review of the history of snake reproductive studies, it presents new findings on development, placentation, spermatogenesis, male and female reproductive anatomy, hormonal control of reproduction, reproductive cycles, sex pheromones, and parental care. An indispensible reference, this ebook offers comparative chapters on snake phylognetics examining morphological characteristics alongside strictly molecular concerns. It is rife with illustrations and color plates. 703 p.
Series: Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny, Volume 9
- Robert D. Aldridge, Editor. Department of Biology, Saint Louis University, St Louis, MO (USA).
- David M. Sever, Editor. Department of Biological Sciences, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2011-04 – Science Publishers (imprint of Edenbridge Ltd., British Channel Islands); Copyright reserved © 2011.
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