Series: Reproductive
Biology and Phylogeny
Series editor:
Barrie G.M. Jamieson: Department of Zoology, University of
Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Volume 2: Reproductive Biology
and Phylogeny of Anura
Volume editor:
Barrie G.M. Jamieson: Department of Zoology, University of
Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia
ISBN 978-1-57808-288-9;2003; 462 pages; US $ 129.90
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This book covers the major
aspects of phylogeny and reproductive biology of frogs in chapters written
by major authorities. Topics treated are: anuran phylogeny, classification
and reproductive modes; gross anatomy of the reproductive system; oogenesis;
endocrinology of reproduction; spermatogenesis and the mature spermatozoon;
breeding glands; internal fertilization and sperm storage, parental care;
general development; and molecular development.
Contents: .
An Overview of Anuran Phylogeny, Classification and Reproductive Modes:
William
E. Duellman. The Gross Anatomy of the Reproductive System:
Michael J. Tyler. Oogenesis:
Sara S. Sánchez
and
Evelina I. Villecco. Endocrinology of
Reproduction:
Silvia N. Fernández and
Inés Ramos.
Spermatogenesis and the Mature Spermatozoon: Form, Function and Phylogenetic
Implications:
David M. Scheltinga and
Barrie G.M. Jamieson.
An Overview of Breeding Glands:
Rossana Brizzi, Giovanni Delfino and
Silke Jantra. Internal Fertilization in the Anura with
Special Reference to Mating and Female Sperm Storage in Ascaphus:
David
M. Sever, William C. Hamlett, Rachel Slabach, Barry Stephenson, and
Paul
A. Verrell
. Parental Care: A Phylogenetic Perspective:
Richard
M. Lehtinen and
Ronald A. Nussbaum. Development:
Ronald Altig
. Molecular Development:
Brian Keyv
