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 InfoEnfield, NH : Science Publishers, ©2007.
Description2 volumes : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

SeriesReproductive 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2006052263
ISBN1578083869 (part A)
ISBN9781578083862 (part A)
ISBN157808444X (part B)
ISBN9781578084449 (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