Difference between revisions of "Mouse Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology"
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* Post-partum oestrus. | * Post-partum oestrus. | ||
** Delayed if lactating. | ** Delayed if lactating. | ||
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* Gestation period 19-21 day. | * Gestation period 19-21 day. | ||
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| + | * litter size 6-16 | ||
| + | * Altricial young | ||
| + | ** Eyes open at 12-14 days. | ||
| + | * Earliest weaning age 21 days. | ||
| + | * Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young. | ||
Revision as of 09:35, 18 July 2008
Male
- Two testes in an external scrotum.
- Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks.
Female
- Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
- Post-partum oestrus.
- Delayed if lactating.
- Gestation period 19-21 day.
- litter size 6-16
- Altricial young
- Eyes open at 12-14 days.
- Earliest weaning age 21 days.
- Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young.