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Avian Female Reproductive System (view source)
Revision as of 17:30, 29 November 2010
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* Infundibular glands provide the chalaziferous layer, the thin coating of dense [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Albumin|albumin]] around the [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Yolk|yolk]].
* Infundibular glands provide the chalaziferous layer, the thin coating of dense [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Albumin|albumin]] around the [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology#Yolk|yolk]].
** Chalazae, the coiled strands that suspend the yolk and allow it to rotate so that the ferminal disc remains uppermost, develop further along the genital duct.
** Chalazae, the coiled strands that suspend the yolk and allow it to rotate so that the ferminal disc remains uppermost, develop further along the genital duct.
* Some species have a [[Avian Female Reproductive System & Egg Formation#Sperm_Host_Glands|'''sperm host gland''']] in this area to store sperm for later fertilization.
* Some species have a [[Avian Female Reproductive System#Sperm_Host_Glands|'''sperm host gland''']] in this area to store sperm for later fertilization.
=== Magnum ===
=== Magnum ===