Title:

Reproductive cycle of Arvicola sapidus (Rodentia, Arvicolidae) from southern Navarre, Spain

Creator:

Garde, J. M. ; Escala, M. C.

Place of publishing:

Białowieża

Date issued/created:

1996

Description:

Development of sexual maturity and reproductive activity in Arvicola sapidus Miller, 1908, was studied. The sample analyzed consisted of 374 specimens (208 males and 166 females), captured in various localities in southern Navarre (Spain). Maturity and sexual activity of the males were evaluated both from the cytological analysis of testicular and epididymal tissues and by the testicular and vesicular size. Maturity and sexual activity of the females were determined as a function of the vulva condition, size and vascularization of the uterus, presence of embryos and placental scars, histological analysis of the ovary and development is related to age, season and size of both the individual and its reproductive organs. In the studied population there are males with spermatozoa present throughout the entire year.

Type of object:

Journal/Article

Subject and Keywords:

Arvicola sapidus ; reproductive cycle ; reproduction ; Spain ; nornikowate ; Hiszpania ; rozmnażanie

Relation:

Acta Theriologica

Volume:

41

Issue:

4

Start page:

353

End page:

365

Resource type:

Text

Detailed Resource Type:

Article

Format:

application/pdf

Resource Identifier:

10.4098/AT.arch.96-34

Source:

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Language:

eng ; Sum. eng.

Rights:

Rights Reserved - Free Access

Terms of use:

Copyright-protected material. May be used within the limits of statutory user freedoms

Digitizing institution:

Mammal Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Original in:

Library of the Mammal Research Institute Polish Academy of Sciences

Projects co-financed by:

Programme Innovative Economy, 2010-2014, Priority Axis 2. R&D infrastructure ; European Union. European Regional Development Fund

Access:

Open