Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Lizards and Tuatara is a remarkable compendium of chapters written by the world's leading experts from over four continents. The book begins with a chapter recounting historical discoveries in reproductive biology and a review of phylogenetics and up-to-date hypotheses concerning evolutionary relationships among lizards.
Following these chapters are detailed reviews with additional new data concerning chemical communication, sexual selection, reproductive cues, female reproductive anatomy, female reproductive cycles, oogenesis, parthenogenesis, male reproductive anatomy, male reproductive cycles, spermatogenesis, reproductive investment, viviparity and placentation, multiple paternity, and parental care.
The book culminates in two chapters on tuatara reproduction giving unique insight into evolutionary patterns in reproductive biology in squamates and tuatara. This is an essential resource for anyone studying reproduction in reptiles and/or vertebrates and offers a fascinating read for those interested in reproductive biology.
Edited by:
Justin L. Rheubert,
Dustin S. Siegel,
Stanley E. Trauth
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 10
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 43mm
Weight: 1.179kg
ISBN: 9781466579866
ISBN 10: 1466579862
Series: Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny
Pages: 760
Publication Date: 19 December 2014
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
,
Primary
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Lizard reproduction: A history of discovery. The phylogeny of lizard families. Pheromones and chemical communication in lizards. Sexual selection and sexual dimorphism. Cues for reproduction in squamate reptiles. Female reproductive anatomy: cloaca, oviduct, and sperm storage. Female reproductive cycles. Oogenesis. Discovery of parthenogenesis in lizards. Male reproductive anatomy: the gonads, gonadoducts, sexual segment of the kidney, and cloaca. Male reproductive cycles. The architecture of the testis, spermatogenesis, and mature spermatozoa. Evolutionary ecology of reproductive investment in lizards. Viviparity and placentation in lizards. The complexity of understanding patterns of multiple paternity in lizards. The evolutionary ecology of parental care in lizards. Reproductive anatomy and cycles of tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus), an intriguing non-squamate lepidosaur. The ultrastructure of spermatogenesis and spermatozoa of the tuatara Sphenodon punctatus (Sphenodontidae: Amniota).
Justin L. Rheubert, Dustin S. Siegel, Stanley E. Trauth
Reviews for Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Lizards and Tuatara
Ce livre constitue un document de synthese indispensable. Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Lizards and Tuatara est une source inepuisable d'informations. C'est un ouvrage riche et complet redige par les meilleurs specialistes du domaine. Nous recommandons sans reserve cet ouvrage qui est une mine d'informations mais qui s'adresse surtout aux herpetologistes confirmes. - Ivan Ineich, Bull. Soc. Herp. Fr., 2016 (Original) This book constitutes an essential summary document. Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Lizards and Tuatara is an inexhaustible source of information. It is a rich and comprehensive book written by the best specialists in the field. We wholeheartedly recommend this book, which is a wealth of information but which is primarily intended for experienced herpetologists. - Ivan Ineich, Bull. Soc. Herp. Fr., 2016 (Translated)
