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Reptile Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:36, 23 July 2008
, 14:36, 23 July 2008→3. Gravidity/Pregnancy
==== 3. Gravidity/Pregnancy ====
==== 3. Gravidity/Pregnancy ====
* Gestation period is from the time of fertilization to oviposition, not from the time of mating.
* Either eggs or embryos are present within the oviduct following ovulation.
* Follicle becomes the corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone to maintain the gravid/pregnant state and inhibit oviposition or parturition.
* Most species undergo ecdysis (skin-shedding) just before oviposition/parturition.
** Signal to provide a nest for the captive reptile.
== [[Reptile Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology- Chelonia - Anatomy & Physiology|Tortoises, Turtles & Terrapins (Chelonia)]] ==
== [[Reptile Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology- Chelonia - Anatomy & Physiology|Tortoises, Turtles & Terrapins (Chelonia)]] ==