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. Rife with illustrations and color plates, this book offers comparative chapters on snake phylognetics examining morphological characteristics alongside strictly molecular concerns.
Edited by:
Robert D. Aldridge, David M. Sever Imprint: Science Publishers,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 1.224kg ISBN:9781578087013 ISBN 10: 1578087015 Series:Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny Pages: 772 Publication Date:15 April 2011 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
David M. Sever, Robert D. Aldridge
Reviews for Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Snakes
"""This volume is currently one of the best sources of information about phylogeny and reproduction of snakes."" —Hartmut Greven, in Acta Biologica Benrodis"