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Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 15:34, 11 September 2008
, 15:34, 11 September 2008→Oestrus
=== Oestrus ===
=== Oestrus ===
* The period where the female will accept the male for copulation.
* The period where the female will accept the male for [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|copulation]].
* The onset and end of oestrus are the only stages of the oetrous cycle that can be accurately measured. They are therefore used to determine cycle length.
* The onset and end of oestrus are the only stages of the oetrous cycle that can be accurately measured. They are therefore used to determine cycle length.
* Female seeks out the male and 'stands' to be mounted.
* Female seeks out the male and 'stands' to be mounted.