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Reptile Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:57, 23 July 2008
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== Fat Bodies ==
== Fat Bodies ==
* Lie adjacent to the kidneys and gonads in the caudal ceolomic cavity.
* Some reptiles from temperate climates use these to provide yolk for the first clutch of eggs after the winter.
* Males show similar cycles, but have smalles fat bodies than females.
== Maternal Care ==
== Maternal Care ==