Difference between revisions of "Gerbil Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology"
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| − | + | <big><center>[[Reproductive System|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM''']]</center></big> | |
| − | + | <big><center>[[Reproductive_System#Small_Domestic_Mammals|'''BACK TO SMALL DOMESTIC MAMMALS''']]</center></big> | |
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* Active spermiogenesis and mating apparent from 10 weeks of age. | * Active spermiogenesis and mating apparent from 10 weeks of age. | ||
| + | * Anogenital distance in the adult is ~10mm (twice that of the female). | ||
* In the young animal, scrotum is obvious and dark in colour. | * In the young animal, scrotum is obvious and dark in colour. | ||
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* Abdominal sebacious gland is large and apparent at ~4 weeks. | * Abdominal sebacious gland is large and apparent at ~4 weeks. | ||
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== Female == | == Female == | ||
| − | + | * Bicornuate uterus | |
| − | + | * Two channels of the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] separated almost to the single entrance into the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]]. | |
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* Sexual maturity is at ~9-12 weeks. | * Sexual maturity is at ~9-12 weeks. | ||
| − | + | * Monogamous (in contrast to [[Small_Mammals_-Rat-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|rats]] and [[Small_Mammals_-Mouse-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|mice]]). | |
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Revision as of 14:22, 17 July 2008
Male
- Active spermiogenesis and mating apparent from 10 weeks of age.
- Anogenital distance in the adult is ~10mm (twice that of the female).
- In the young animal, scrotum is obvious and dark in colour.
- Abdominal sebacious gland is large and apparent at ~4 weeks.