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Snake and Lizard Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Lizards (Squamata) ==
== Lizards (Squamata) ==
=== Male ===
=== Male ===
* Sperm passes from the ductus deferens into the male urodeum.
* Sperm passes from the ductus deferens into the male urodeum.
* Sperm is then carried in a groove down the hemipene to be deposited in the female cloaca.
* Sperm is then carried in a groove down the hemipene to be deposited in the female cloaca.
== Female ==
== Female ==
* Foetus retained within the oviduct.
* Foetus retained within the oviduct.
* Primative placental type of circulation.
* Primative placental type of circulation.
== Breeding Season ==
== Breeding Season ==
* After engorgement has subsided, the retractor muscle contracts.
* After engorgement has subsided, the retractor muscle contracts.
** Inverts the hemipene.
** Inverts the hemipene.
== Female ==
== Female ==
[[Category:Reproductive System]]
[[Category:Exotic Reproduction]]