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Reptile Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:26, 23 July 2008
, 14:26, 23 July 2008→The Female
== The Female ==
== The Female ==
=== Ovary ===
* Ovaries function in the production of oestrogens and gametogenesis.
* Saccular in shape, covered with follicles.
=== Ovarian Cycle ===
The ovarian cycle of mature reptiles is divided into three phases.
==== Quiescent ====
==== Vitellogenic ====
==== Gravidity/Pregnancy ====
=== Oviduct ===
* Two oviducts
* Provide egg transport.
* Secrete albumin, protein and calcium for egg shell formation.
* Divided into:
** Infundibulum
** Uterine Tube
** Isthmus
** Uterus
*** In viviparous reptiles (give birth to live young), a large part of the uterus is thickened and muscular to hold the developing embryo.
** Vagina
== [[Reptile Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology- Chelonia - Anatomy & Physiology|Tortoises, Turtles & Terrapins (Chelonia)]] ==
== [[Reptile Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology- Chelonia - Anatomy & Physiology|Tortoises, Turtles & Terrapins (Chelonia)]] ==