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Reptile Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:40, 23 July 2008
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=== Sperm Storage ===
=== Sperm Storage ===
Fertilization is always internal in reptiles. Many species of snake and turtle can store sperm so that mating can occur in one season, and reproduction in the next.
* Sperm is stores in the oviduct.
* Fertilization triggered when the ova enter the oviduct.
* Ranges from several months to ~6 years.
=== Oviparity ===
=== Oviparity ===