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Reproduction of Amphibians

By Maria Oielska
Series: Biological Systems in Vertebrates
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Reproduction of Amphibians explores the reproductive biology of three orders of amphibians: Caecilians, Salamanders, and Frogs and Toads. Separate chapters examine male and female reproductive systems, detailing gonad structure, gametogenesis, urogenital connections, and reproductive tracts. Richly illustrated with original diagrams and photographs, the book emphasises anatomy, histology, cytology, and molecular mechanisms governing reproduction. Topics include the formation of undifferentiated gonads, embryonic and postembryonic development, neoteny, and unique reproductive adaptations such as hybridogenesis and gynogenesis.
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This comprehensive text is ideal for reproductive biologists and researchers specialising in amphibian biology, as well as advanced students seeking detailed scientific understanding of amphibian reproductive systems and development.

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This book deals with the reproduction of amphibians belonging to three extant orders: Caecilians, Salamanders, Frogs, and Toads. Separate chapters have been written for males and females, describing gonad structure and development, gametogenesis, urogenital connections, and reproductive tracts. The authors provide a synthesis of literature data alongside results from their own studies.

The text is illustrated with original schemes and photographs, focusing on anatomy, histology, cytology, and the molecular mechanisms regulating gametogenesis and reproductive cycles. The first chapter is devoted to the origin of somatic and germ cells during the formation of undifferentiated gonads.

The last chapter deals with embryonic and postembryonic development, direct development, neoteny, and modifications of gametogenesis and meiosis in hybrids and polyploids (hybridogenesis and gynogenesis). Reproduction of Amphibians will interest all reproductive biologists and biologists working on amphibians.

Series: Biological Systems in Vertebrates

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138117716

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: CRC Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 810g

Pages: 436

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