Series: Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny
Series editor:
Barrie G.M. Jamieson: School of Integrative Biology, University of Queensland,St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Volume 7 : Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Cetacea
Wales, Dolphins and Porpoises
Volume Editors:
Debra L. Miller
ISBN 978-1-57808-360-2; June 2007; 450 pages, hc; US $ 132.20      Buy Now

The order Cetacea comprises some amazing species, representing some of the most evolved creatures that inhabit this earth. Yet, they also represent a group of species for which much remains unknown. There are over 80 species of cetaceans composed of porpoises, dolphins and whales. This volume represents the latest of published and previously unpublished information regarding cetacean reproductive biology and phylogeny.

Contents:
. Cetacea: An Historical Overview: G. Bianucci and W. Landini
. Fossil History: G. Bianucci and W. Landini
. Classification and Molecular Phylogeny: Claudine Montgelard et al.
. Functional Anatomy of the Cetacean Reproductive System, with Comparisons to the
Domestic Dog: Sentiel A. Rommel et al.
. Anatomy with Particular Reference to the Female: A. Plön and R.T.F. Bernard
. Endocrinology of Reproduction: Shannon Atkinson and Motoi Yoshioka
. Ovary, Oogenesis, and Ovarian Cycle: Yutaka Fukui
. Testis, Spermatogenesis, and Testicular Cycles: S. Plön and R. Bernard
. The Mature Cetacean Spermatozoon: Debra L. Miller et al.
. Fertilization: Yutaka Fukui
. Embryogenesis and Development in Stenella attenuata and Other Cetaceans:
J.G.M. Thewissen and J. Heyning
. Placental Structure and Comments on Gestational Ultrasonographic Examination:
Debra L. Miller et. al.
. Courtship and Mating Behavior: Catherine M. Schaeff
. Reproduction in Relation to Conservation and Commercial Exploitation: Aleta A. Hohn et al.
. Population Genetics of Marine Mammals: Greg O' Corry-Crowe
. Index