Chapter 13 - Female and male reproduction
Title
Chapter 13 - Female and male reproduction
Creator
Tarpley RJ; Hillmann DJ; George JC; Thewissen JGM
Publisher
The Bowhead Whale
Date
2021
Description
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. This is followed by a consideration of the functional parameters of the female reproductive cycle, testicular function in the male, and the age at sexual maturity in both sexes.
Format
Book Chapter
Pages
185-211
NEOMED College
NEOMED College of Medicine
NEOMED Department
Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology
Update Year & Number
Jan to Aug list 2021
Citation
Tarpley RJ; Hillmann DJ; George JC; Thewissen JGM, “Chapter 13 - Female and male reproduction,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 23, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11805.