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Mouse Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 10:29, 18 July 2008
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== Female ==
== Female ==
* Bicornate uterus
** Short uterine body
** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]]
* Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
* Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
* litter size 6-16
* 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.