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Avian Reproduction - Coggle Diagram
Avian Reproduction
artificial insemination
handling and preservation of semen
quantitation and qualitation
important for endangered species preservation plans
selective breeding
mating
photoperiodism
mating cues
displays
"cloacal kiss"
anatomy
male
semen production
testis-seminiferous tubules
Sertoli cells
spermatogenesis
FSH stimulation
germ cells
leydig cells
androgen stimulation
excurrent duct sytem
epididymal region
collection of tubules
rete testis
efferent ducts
absorb fluid, concentrate sperm
ductus deferens
semen storage
semen
low volume
highly concentrated
females
single left oviduct and ovary
ovary
follicles
small white
small yellow
post-ovulatory follicle
F1-4
stigma
oviduct
infundibulum
magnus
isthmus
uterus or shell gland
sperm storage tubules "SST"
up to 70d!
vagina
not paired like males
ovulatory cycle
incubation behavior
molt
incomplete