Reproductive biology and phylogeny of birds

Author(s)

    • Jamieson, Barrie G. M.

Bibliographic Information

Reproductive biology and phylogeny of birds

volume edited by Barrie G.M. Jamieson

(Reproductive biology and phylogeny / series edited by Barrie G.M. Jamieson, v. 6A-6B)

Science Publishers, c2007

  • part A
  • part B

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Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Pt. A. Phylogeny, morphology, hormones, fertilization. -- pt. B. Sexual selection, behavior, conservation, embryology, genetics

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

part A ISBN 9781578083862

Description

Aspects of reproduction covered in this volume include classification and phylogeny as revealed by molecular biology; anatomy of the male reproductive tract and organs; anatomy and evolution of copulatory structures; development and anatomy of the female reproductive tract; endocrinology of reproduction; ovarian dynamics and follicle development; spermatogenesis and testicular cycles; avian spermatozoa: structure and phylogeny; testis size, sperm size and sperm competition and lastly, fertilization.

Table of Contents

  • Classification and Phylogeny
  • Anatomy of the Testis and Male Reproductive Tract
  • Anatomy and Evolution of Copulatory Structures
  • Developmental Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract
  • Endocrinology of Reproduction
  • Ovarian Dynamics and Follicle Development
  • Spermatogenesis and Testicular Cycles
  • Avian Spermatozoa: Structure and Phylogeny
  • Testis Size, Sperm Size and Sperm Competition
  • Fertilization
Volume

part B ISBN 9781578084449

Description

The second part of volume 6 discusses sexual selection of ultraviolet and structural signals; melanins and carotenoids as feather colorants and signals; sexual selection and auditory signaling; odors and chemical signaling; sexual dimorphism; sexual selection, signal selection and the handicap principle; courtship and copulation; sexual conflict and its implications for fitness; intra- and extra-pair paternity; parental care (including cooperative breeding); brood parasitism in birds; applications of reproductive biology to bird conservation and population management; embryogenesis and development; molecular genetics of avian sex determination and gonadal development. Many new illustrations are provided throughout the volume.

Table of Contents

  • Sexual Selection of Ultraviolet and Structural Color Signals
  • Melanins and Carotenoids as Feather Colorants and Signals
  • Odors and Chemical Signaling
  • Sexual Dimorphism
  • Sexual Selection, Signal Selection and the Handicap Principle
  • Courtship and Copulation
  • Sexual Conflict an dits Implications for Fitness
  • Intra- and Extrapair Paternity
  • Evolution of Parental Care and Cooperative Breeding
  • Brood Parasitism in Birds
  • Applications of Reproductive Biology to Bird Conservation and Population Management
  • Embryogenesis and Development
  • Molecular Genetics of Avian Sex Determination and Gonadal Differentiation

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Details

  • NCID
    BA81488203
  • ISBN
    • 9781578083862
    • 9781578084449
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Enfield, N.H.
  • Pages/Volumes
    2 v.
  • Size
    25 cm
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