Reproductive biology and phylogeny of birds / volume edited by Barrie G.M. Jamieson.
| Other author | Jamieson, Barrie G. M. (Barrie Gillean Molyneux) |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Enfield, NH : Science Publishers, ©2007. |
| Description | 2 volumes : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Series | Reproductive biology and phylogeny ; v. 6A-6B Reproductive biology and phylogeny ; v. 6A-6B. ^A700083 |
| Incomplete content | pt. A. Phylogeny, morphology, hormones, fertilization. Classification and phylogeny of birds / John Harshman. Anatomy of the testis and male reproductive tract / Tom A. Aire. Anatomy and evolution of copulatory structures / Robert Montgomerie and James Briskie. Developmental anatomy of the female reproductive tract / Monika Jacob and Murray R. Bakst. Endocrinology of reproduction / G.E. Bentley, K. Tsutsui and J.C. Wingfield. Ovarian dynamics and follicle development / A.L. Johnson and Dori C. Woods. Spermatogensis and testicular cycles / Tom A. Aire. Avian spermatozoa : structure and phylogeny / Barrie G.M. Jamieson. Testis size, sperm size and sperm competition / James V. Briskie and Robert Montgomerie. Fertilization / Ursula Stepinska and Murray R. Bakst. c2007 -- pt. B. Sexual selection, behavior, conservation, embryology, genetics. Sexual selection of ultraviolet and structural color signals / Sarah R. Pryke. Melanins and carotenoids as feather colorants and signals / Geoffrey E. Hill. Odors and chemical signaling / Julie C. Hagelin. Sexual dimorphism / Ian R. Hartley. Sexual selection, signal selection and the handicap principle / Amotz Zahavi. Courtship and copulation / Robert Montgomerie and Stéphanie M. Doucet. Sexual conflict and its implications for fitness / Ian R. Hartley and Nick J. Royle. Intra- and extrapair paternity / Simon C. Griffith. Evolution of parental care and cooperative breeding / D. Brent Burt, Priscilla F. Coulter and J. David Ligon. Brood parasitism in birds / Oliver Krüger and M. de L. Brooke. Applications of reproductive biology to bird conservation and population management / Chris S. Elphick, J. Michael Reed and David J. Delehanty. Embryogenesis and development / Bodo Christ and Martin Scaal. Molecular genetics of avian sex determination and gonadal differentiation / Craig A. Smith. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2006052263 |
| ISBN | 1578083869 (part A) |
| ISBN | 9781578083862 (part A) |
| ISBN | 157808444X (part B) |
| ISBN | 9781578084449 (part B) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QL698.2 .R47 2007 V. 1 PT. A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | General Stacks | QL698.2 .R47 2007 V. 2 PT. B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |