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Gerbil Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* [[Gerbil-Male- Anatomy & Physiology|Male]]
* [[Gerbil-Male- Anatomy & Physiology|Male]]
* [[Gerbil -Female- Anatomy & Physiology|Female]]
* [[Gerbil -Female- Anatomy & Physiology|Female]]
= Male =
== Penis ==
* Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis.
== Testes ==
* Two testes in an external scrotum.
* Testes descend at 30-40 days.
* Active spermiogenesis and mating apparent from 10 weeks of age.
* Anogenital distance in the adult is ~10mm (twice that of the female).
* In the young animal, scrotum is obvious and dark in colour.
== Reproductive Behaviour ==
* Abdominal sebacious gland is large and apparent at ~4 weeks.
** Rubbed along the ground to mark territorial boundaries.
* Form monogamous pairs/Harems
** Fighting among males is common
== Mammary Gland==
* Teats are absent.