Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Snakes

Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Snakes
ISBN-10
1439858330
ISBN-13
9781439858332
Category
Nature
Pages
772
Language
English
Published
2016-04-19
Publisher
CRC Press
Authors
Robert D. Aldridge, David M. Sever

Description

Offering coverage of 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. An indispensible reference, this book offers comparative chapters on snake phylognetics examining morphological characteristics alongside strictly molecular concerns. It is rife with illustrations and color plates.

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