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Fish Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:40, 29 July 2008
, 12:40, 29 July 2008→Female Anatomy
* Testicular duct is present except in Salmonids.
* Testicular duct is present except in Salmonids.
= Female Anatomy =
= Female =
== Ovaries ==
== Ovaries ==
* A degenerative process called follicular atresia reabsorbs vitellogenic oocytes not spawned.
* A degenerative process called follicular atresia reabsorbs vitellogenic oocytes not spawned.
** This process can also occur, but less frequently, in oocytes in other development stages.
** This process can also occur, but less frequently, in oocytes in other development stages.
== Oviparity ==
== Ovoviviparity ==
= Reproductive Endocrinology =
= Reproductive Endocrinology =