Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Snakes

Herausgeber: Aldridge, Robert D; Sever, David M

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Covering a wide range of topics on snake reproduction and phylogeny, this comprehensive book 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. Filled with illustrations and color plates, the book offers comparative chapters on snake phylogenics examining morphological characteristics alongside strictly molecular concerns.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor and Francis
• Seitenzahl: 772
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 41mm
• Gewicht: 1247g
• ISBN-13: 9781578087013
• ISBN-10: 1578087015
• Artikelnr.: 57045826

Autorenporträt

David M. Sever, Robert D. Aldridge

Inhaltsangabe

History of Reproductive Studies on Snakes. Evolution and Taxonomy of
Snakes. The Major Clades of Living Snakes: Morphological Evolution,
Molecular Phylogeny, and Divergence Dates. Oogenesis and Early
Embryogenesis. Viviparity and Placentation in Snakes. The Ophidian Testis,
Spermatogenesis, and Mature Spermatozoa. Hormones and Reproduction in
Free-Ranging Snakes. Neuroendorcrine Control of Reproduction in Snakes.
Female Reproductive Anatomy: Cloaca, Oviduct, and Sperm Storage. Male
Urogenital Ducts and Cloacal Anatomy. The Sexual Segment of the Kidney.
Reproductive Cycles of Tropical Snakes. Pheromones in Snakes: History,
Patterns and Future Research Directions. Offspring Size Variation in
Snakes. IGF-1 and Reproduction in Snakes. Paternity Patterns. The Evolution
of Semelparity. Parental Care in Snakes.