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Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction

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  • © 1998

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Authors:
  1. Julian Lombardi

    1. Department of Biology, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction to Vertebrate Reproductive Biology

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 1-11

  3. Sex and Sexual Differentiation

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 13-41

  4. Modes of Reproduction

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 43-60

  5. Urogenital Structure and Integration

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 61-107

  6. Gametes and their Production

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 109-153

  7. Reproductive Regulation

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 155-197

  8. Fertilization and Cleavage

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 199-223

  9. Embryogenesis

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 225-251

  10. Ovuliparity and Modes of Embryo Retention

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 253-281

  11. Embryonic Nutrition and Placentation

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 283-318

  12. Postpartum Care of Young

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 319-352

  13. Life Histories

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 353-373

  14. Mating Systems and Reproductive Ecology

    • Julian Lombardi
    Pages 375-407

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 409-469
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About this book

Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction is the only comprehensive textbook covering major topics in the reproductive biology of vertebrates, from sexuality and gametogenesis to reproductive ecology and life history tactics. The work draws heavily on recent reviews and papers while placing topics in a historical context and conceptual framework. In addition, the author provides detailed comparative surveys of each of the major topics discussed.
Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction has been written as a textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level students in biology, zoology, physiology, animal science, and veterinary medicine. The work also serves as an excellent reference for researchers in medical and veterinary schools working in reproductive medicine.

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`... the chapters are generally authoritative, providing useful overviews of a variety of research topics in vertebrate reproduction. The book is first rate: very broad, readable (including extra explanations provided in many useful footnotes), well illustrated with many useful figures and tables, organized, thorough, clearly written and truly integrative in its coverage of the biology of comparative reproduction. It will work well as a text and as a valuable reference for professionals from a multitude of disciplines.'
American Scientist, September/October 1999

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biology, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA

    Julian Lombardi

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction

  • Authors: Julian Lombardi

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4937-6

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 1998

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-8336-9Published: 30 November 1998

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4613-7240-0Published: 04 October 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4615-4937-6Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 469

  • Topics: Animal Physiology, Zoology, Animal Genetics and Genomics, Evolutionary Biology

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