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Hamster Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:47, 18 July 2008
, 12:47, 18 July 2008→Female
== Female ==
== Female ==
== Reproductive Tract ==
* Bicornuate uterus
** Two long uterine horns
** Little uterine body
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== Oestrous Cyclicity ==
* Spontaneous ovulator.
* Spontaneous ovulator.
* Post-partum oestrus
* Post-partum oestrus
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== Copulation ==
* Mating may be confirmed by the presence of a ''''copulatory plug''''.
* Mating may be confirmed by the presence of a ''''copulatory plug''''.
** A creamy, gelatinous plug formed from secretions of the male [[Male_Reproductive_Tract_-Accessory_Sex_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|accessory glands]].
** A creamy, gelatinous plug formed from secretions of the male [[Male_Reproductive_Tract_-Accessory_Sex_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|accessory glands]].
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== Mammary Gland and Lactation ==
* 6 pairs of teats
* 6 pairs of teats
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== Breed Differences ==
* '''Syrian (Golden) hamster'''
* '''Syrian (Golden) hamster'''
*** Will cannabilise young if disturbed.
*** Will cannabilise young if disturbed.
** Weaned at 21 days.
** Weaned at 21 days.
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