Reproductive Biology of Bats - Rilegato

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0121956709 ISBN 13: 9780121956707

Casa editrice: Academic Pr, 2000

Riassunto

One thousand species! Incredible anatomical and physiological specializations! This big book of bat sex reviews the literature, interprets current research, and presents new data and ideas for investigation on the anatomical, physiological, chronological, and behavioral aspects of bat reproduction. But don't be left hanging upside down this is a highly technical chiropteran study unfit for popular appetites. Of especial interest are the males of some species who store sperm for several years, and females who sometimes have what is called a "vaginal plug," of either male or female origin, which seals the vaginal orifice and presumably prevents sperm loss after intercourse. Researchers have argued that the plug also plays a critical role in sperm competition, preventing the introduction of sperm from competing males. Contains a species and general index, and massive lists of references at the end of each chapter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Academic Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0121956709
• ISBN 13: 9780121956707
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 510
• Redattore: Crichton Elizabeth G., Krutzsch Philip H.