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Guinea Pig Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:46, 22 July 2008
, 13:46, 22 July 2008→Gestation and Offspring
* Long [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|gestation]] period: 59-72 days (depending on litter size)
* Long [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|gestation]] period: 59-72 days (depending on litter size)
* Placenta is haemochorial
* Placenta is haemochorial
* Receive all maternal antibodies through the placenta, not the [[Lactation_-_Biosynthesis_of_Milk_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]].
* Receive all maternal antibodies through the placenta, not the [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Colostrum|Colostrum]]
* Placenta eaten by the dam and other guinea pigs after parturition.
* Placenta eaten by the dam and other guinea pigs after parturition.