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Mouse Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Male ==
=== Penis ===
* Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis.
=== Testes ===
* Two testes in an external scrotum.
* Open inguinal canals throughout life.
** Allows testes to shrink and return to the abdomen in the non-breeding season.
== Male ==
=== Puberty and Sexual Maturity ===
* Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks.
* Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks.
* Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
=== Mammary Gland ===
* Teats are absent.
==Female==
=== Reproductive Tract ===
* [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]]
** Short uterine body
** Single [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]]
=== Puberty and Sexual Maturity ===
* Sexually mature at 2-4 weeks.
=== Oestrous Cyclicity ===
* [[Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus cycle]] 4-5 days.
* Post-partum oestrus.
* Post-partum oestrus.
** Delayed if lactating.
** Delayed if [[Lactation - Anatomy & Physiology|lactating]].
=== Gestation and Offspring ===
==== Gestation ====
* litter size 6-16
* Gestation period 19-21 days.
==== Litter ====
* Litter size 6-16
* Altricial young
* Altricial young
** Eyes open at 12-14 days.
** Eyes open at 12-14 days.
* Earliest weaning age 21 days.
* Earliest weaning age 21 days.
* Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young.
* Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young.
=== Mammary Gland ===
* 7 pairs of teats.
[[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]]
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