Beschreibung:
Reproductive Biology of the Crocodylia is based on over 40 years of research on global crocodiles, alligators and caimans. It brings together data and information previously scattered across publications to synthesize knowledge on the history, ecology, physiology and anatomy of crocodilians. The book provides a comprehensive look at the physiology, current taxonomy, ecology and sexual maturity factors of these reptiles. It then delves into the anatomy and cycles of both male and female reproduction systems, including nesting and incubation, temperature-dependent sex determination, and sex ratios across various species populations.
1. Phylogeny and Fossil History 2. History and growth of knowledge 3. Life history, Ecology 4. Growth, Sexual Maturity, Senescence 5. Anatomy of the Male Reproductive tract 6. Male Reproductive Cycle 7. Anatomy of the Female Reproductive tract 8. Female reproductive cycle 9. Sex Determination 10. Captive breeding 11. Environmental pollution 12. Conservation