Difference between revisions of "Mouse Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology"

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== Male ==
 
== Male ==
  
* Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis.
 
  
 
* 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.
 
 
 
* Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks.
 
 
* Teats are absent.
 
 
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Revision as of 12:29, 18 July 2008

BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
BACK TO SMALL DOMESTIC MAMMALS


Male


Female


  • Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
  • Post-partum oestrus.



  • 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.


  • 7 pairs of teats.