Internal fertilization is universal in chondrichthyan fishes and, as such, requires a suite of biological activities, including behavioral, morphological and physiological mechanisms, to ensure successful copulation and fertilization. This volume correlates available data and ideas concerning the development, reproductive morphology, function, and phylogeny of chondrichthyan fishes. Coverage includes oogenesis, spermatogenesis, gestation, regulation of reproductive tract function, sperm storage, nutrient provision, placentation, and phylogeny. New and exciting data is presented including the idea that yolk sac viviparity is the plesiomorphic state rather than oviparity.
Edited by:
William C. Hamlett Imprint: Science Publishers,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Volume: v. 3 Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 235mm
Weight: 952g ISBN:9781578083145 ISBN 10: 1578083141 Series:Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny Pages: 572 Publication Date:01 March 2005 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active