Difference between revisions of "Mouse 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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* Two testes in an external scrotum. | * Two testes in an external scrotum. | ||
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* Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | * Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | ||
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| + | == Female == | ||
| − | + | * Bicornate uterus | |
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** Short uterine body | ** Short uterine body | ||
| − | ** Single [[ | + | ** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] |
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* Post-partum oestrus. | * Post-partum oestrus. | ||
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| − | * Gestation period 19-21 | + | * Gestation period 19-21 day. |
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* Litter size 6-16 | * Litter size 6-16 | ||
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* Earliest weaning age 21 days. | * Earliest weaning age 21 days. | ||
* Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young. | * Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young. | ||
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Revision as of 10:29, 18 July 2008
Male
- Two testes in an external scrotum.
- Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks.
Female
- Bicornate uterus
- Short uterine body
- Single cervix
- Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
- Post-partum oestrus.
- Delayed if lactating.
- Gestation period 19-21 day.
- Litter size 6-16
- Altricial young
- Eyes open at 12-14 days.
- Earliest weaning age 21 days.
- Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young.