Overview

Covering a wide range of topics on snake reproduction and phylogeny, this comprehensive book discusses everything from primordial germ migration in developing embryos to semelparity (death after reproduction) in the aspic viper. Beginning with a review of the history of snake reproductive studies, it presents new findings on development, placentation, spermatogenesis, male and female reproductive anatomy, hormonal control of reproduction, reproductive cycles, sex pheromones, and parental care. Rife with illustrations and color plates, this book offers comparative chapters on snake phylognetics examining morphological characteristics alongside strictly molecular concerns.

Full Product Details

Author:   Robert D. Aldridge ,  David M. Sever
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Science Publishers,U.S.
Weight:   1.224kg
ISBN:  

9781578087013

ISBN 10:   1578087015
Pages:   772
Publication Date:   15 April 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

History of Reproductive Studies on Snakes. Evolution and Taxonomy of Snakes. The Major Clades of Living Snakes: Morphological Evolution, Molecular Phylogeny, and Divergence Dates. Oogenesis and Early Embryogenesis. Viviparity and Placentation in Snakes. The Ophidian Testis, Spermatogenesis, and Mature Spermatozoa. Hormones and Reproduction in Free-Ranging Snakes. Neuroendorcrine Control of Reproduction in Snakes. Female Reproductive Anatomy: Cloaca, Oviduct, and Sperm Storage. Male Urogenital Ducts and Cloacal Anatomy. The Sexual Segment of the Kidney. Reproductive Cycles of Tropical Snakes. Pheromones in Snakes: History, Patterns and Future Research Directions. Offspring Size Variation in Snakes. IGF-1 and Reproduction in Snakes. Paternity Patterns. The Evolution of Semelparity. Parental Care in Snakes.

Reviews

This volume is currently one of the best sources of information about phylogeny and reproduction of snakes. -Hartmut Greven, in Acta Biologica Benrodis

This volume is currently one of the best sources of information about phylogeny and reproduction of snakes. -Hartmut Greven, in Acta Biologica Benrodis

"""This volume is currently one of the best sources of information about phylogeny and reproduction of snakes."" —Hartmut Greven, in Acta Biologica Benrodis"

Author Information

David M. Sever, Robert D. Aldridge

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions