The Reproduction of Vertebrates describes the vertebrate reproductive systems in an evolutionary sequence and according to taxonomic classes.
This book is divided into seven chapters; each chapter tackles a specific vertebrate class. This text specifically considers fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and man. Discussions in each chapter include these species' evolutionary history, classification, external indications of sex, mating, fertilization, development, endocrinology, breeding seasons, sexual maturation, migration, response to environmental factors, and economic importance. The concluding chapter presents the comparative aspects of reproduction of these vertebrates.
This text is of great value to teachers and students who are interested in the vertebrate reproductive system.
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Preface
1. Fish
Evolutionary History
Classification of Living Fish
Gonads and Their Ducts
External Indications of Sex
Mating and Fertilization
The Placement of Eggs and Their Parental Care
Development inside the Female ( Ovoviviparity and Viviparity)
Endocrinology
Breeding Seasons
Sexual Maturation and Frequency of Breeding by Individuals
Environmental Factors and Fish Breeding
Migration and Breeding
Economic Importance of the Study of Fish Reproduction
2. Amphibians
Evolutionary History
Classification
Gonads and Their Ducts
External Indications of Sex
Mating and Fertilization
Location of Eggs and Their Care after Spawning
Development inside the Female
Endocrinology
Breeding Seasons
Sexual Maturation and Frequency of Individual Reproduction
Environmental Factors
Migration and Breeding
Hibernation, Aestivation, and Breeding
3. Reptiles
Evolutionary History
Classification
Gonads and Their Ducts
External Indications of Sex
Courtship, Copulation, and Fertilization
The Cleidoic ( Amniote ) Egg and the Removal of Nitrogenous Wastes
The Types, Care, and Hatching of Eggs
Development inside the Female
Endocrinology
Breeding Seasons
Puberty and Frequency of Breeding by the Individual
Environmental Factors and Breeding
Migration and Breeding
Hibernation, Aestivation, and Breeding
Economic Importance
4. Birds
Evolutionary History
Classification
Gonads and Their Ducts
External Indications of Sex
Territory, Courtship, and Nest Construction
Copulation and Fertilization
The Avian Egg
Egg Laying and Clutch Size
Incubation and Hatching
Parental Care and Survival after Hatching
Endocrinology
Breeding Seasons
Age to Sexual Maturity
Environmental Factors in Breeding
Migration and Breeding
Economic Value of Avian Breeding
5. Mammals
Evolutionary History
Classification
Gonads and Their Ducts
External Indications of Sex
The Estrous Cycle
Copulation and Fertilization
Pregnancy and Placentation
Delayed Implantation
Parturition
Litter Size
Lactation and Parental Care
Endocrinology
Breeding Seasons
Puberty and Frequency of Breeding by Individuals
Environmental Factors and Breeding
Migration and Breeding
Hibernation and Breeding
Economic Importance of Mammalian Breeding
Artificial Control of Mammalian Breeding
6. Man
Evolutionary History and Classification
Gonads and Their Ducts
External Indications of Sex
The Menstrual Cycle
Copulation and Fertilization
The Control of Human Fertility
Pregnancy
Parturition
Lactation
Endocrinology
Breeding Seasons
Puberty and Length of Reproductive Life
7. Comparative Aspects of Vertebrate Reproduction
Gonads and Their Ducts
External Indications of Sex
Courtship, Copulation, and Fertilization
Eggs and Their Care
Viviparity
Breeding Seasons and the Environment
Bibliography
Subject Index