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Chapter 8 - Prenatal development
The prenatal development of bowhead whales is poorly known, and no complete ontogenetic series exist. However, the available embryos and fetuses elucidate aspects of the development of the species, as well as that of all of mysticetes in general, and…
Tags: 2021, Balaena mysticetus, bowhead whale, Embryo, Fetus, gestation, heterochrony
Chapter 13 - Female and male reproduction
An understanding of the functional morphology of the bowhead whale continues to have significance for population management. This chapter first examines the anatomical features of the bowhead whale reproductive system, with an emphasis on the female.…
Chapter 13 - Female and male reproduction
An understanding of the functional morphology of the bowhead whale continues to have significance for population management. This chapter first examines the anatomical features of the bowhead whale reproductive system, with an emphasis on the female.…
Tags: 2021, Balaena mysticetus, bowhead whale, calving interval, Cetacean, conception, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, epididymis, George JC, gestation, Hillmann DJ, January 2021 List, journalArticle, mysticete, NEOMED College of Medicine, ovary, ovulation, penis, Pregnancy, Reproduction, sexual maturity, spermatozoa, Tarpley RJ, testis, The Bowhead Whale, Thewissen JGM, uterine tube, Uterus, vagina
Chapter 8 - Prenatal development
The prenatal development of bowhead whales is poorly known, and no complete ontogenetic series exist. However, the available embryos and fetuses elucidate aspects of the development of the species, as well as that of all of mysticetes in general, and…