B. Jamieson – Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Birds (2 Volume set)

Автор: B. Jamieson
Название книги: Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Birds (2 Volume set)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Биологические науки
Страницы: 1167
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

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.
Contents:
Classification and Phylogeny of Birds
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

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.
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 and its 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