Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Birds (Vol 1 & 2)

Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Birds

Volume 6A of Series: Phylogeny, Morphology, Hormones, Fertilization Barrie G M Jamieson (Editor) Publisher: Science Publishers (2007) ISBN: 978-1-57808-386-2 609 pages

Aspects of reproduction covered in this volume include classification and phylogeny as revealed by molecular biology; anatomy of the male reproductive tract and organs; anatomy and evolution of copulatory structures; development and anatomy of the female reproductive tract; endocrinology of reproduction; ovarian dynamics and follicle development; spermatogenesis and testicular cycles; avian spermatozoa: structure and phylogeny; testis size, sperm size and sperm competition and lastly, fertilization.

Volume 6B of Series: Sexual Selection, Behavior, Conservation, Embryology, Genetics Barrie G M Jamieson (Editor) Publisher: Science Publishers (2007) ISBN: 978-1-57808-444-9 532 pages

The second part of volume 6 discusses sexual selection of ultraviolet and structural signals; melanins and carotenoids as feather colorants and signals; sexual selection and auditory signaling; odors and chemical signaling; sexual dimorphism; sexual selection, signal selection and the handicap principle; courtship and copulation; sexual conflict and its implications for fitness; intra- and extra-pair paternity; parental care (including cooperative breeding); brood parasitism in birds; applications of reproductive biology to bird conservation and population management; embryogenesis and development; molecular genetics of avian sex determination and gonadal development. Many new illustrations are provided throughout the volume.

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