Hormones and reproductive cycles in Crocodilians
dc.contributor.author | Milnes, Matthew R. | |
dc.contributor.editor | Norris, D.O. | |
dc.contributor.editor | Lopez, K.H. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-02-10T00:30:44Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-02-10T00:30:44Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011 | |
dc.identifier.doi | doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-374930-7.10011-1 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12634/875 | |
dc.description.abstract | During embryonic development, hormonal influence upon sexual differentiation in crocodilians begins and continues for years until sexual maturation is attained. Shortly after sex determination, estrogen production in the embryonic ovary increases and promotes proliferation of the Müsllerian ducts, whereas the testis produces anti-Müllerian hormone, which results in its regression.... | |
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dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | Elsevier | |
dc.relation.url | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123749307100111?via%3Dihub | |
dc.rights | Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. | |
dc.subject | DEVELOPMENT | |
dc.subject | HORMONES | |
dc.subject | ALLIGATORS | |
dc.subject | CROCODILES | |
dc.subject | SEX DIFFERENCES | |
dc.subject | EMBRYOLOGY | |
dc.subject | UROGENITAL SYSTEM | |
dc.title | Hormones and reproductive cycles in Crocodilians | |
dc.type | Book Chapter | |
dc.source.booktitle | Hormones and Reproduction of Vertebrates | |
dc.source.volume | 3, Reptiles | |
dc.source.beginpage | 305 | |
dc.source.endpage | 319 | |
html.description.abstract | During embryonic development, hormonal influence upon sexual differentiation in crocodilians begins and continues for years until sexual maturation is attained. Shortly after sex determination, estrogen production in the embryonic ovary increases and promotes proliferation of the Müsllerian ducts, whereas the testis produces anti-Müllerian hormone, which results in its regression.... | |
dc.publisher.location | San Diego, CA |
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