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[[Image:Anolis_carolinensis_mating.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Two Carolina anoles mating''' (Wikicommons)]] | [[Image:Anolis_carolinensis_mating.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Two Carolina anoles mating''' (Wikicommons)]] | ||
| + | Lizards have breeding seasons determined by cycles of photoperiod, temperature, rainfall, and food availability. A corresponding fluctuation can be seen in male lizards and testicular size. Male lizards may also undergo behavioural changes during breeding season and become more territorial and aggressive. | ||
| + | Lizard reproductive strategies vary; they may be | ||
| + | * oviparous | ||
| + | * | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Mader, D.R. (2005). ''Reptile Medicine and Surgery''. Saunders. pp. 1264. ISBN 072169327X | * Mader, D.R. (2005). ''Reptile Medicine and Surgery''. Saunders. pp. 1264. ISBN 072169327X | ||
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Lizards have breeding seasons determined by cycles of photoperiod, temperature, rainfall, and food availability. A corresponding fluctuation can be seen in male lizards and testicular size. Male lizards may also undergo behavioural changes during breeding season and become more territorial and aggressive.
Lizard reproductive strategies vary; they may be
- oviparous
References
- Mader, D.R. (2005). Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Saunders. pp. 1264. ISBN 072169327X