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This lecture covers reproductive strategies and life history traits across various mammalian species, including the Agile Antechinus, Howler Monkeys, and L'Hoest's Monkey. We delve into mechanisms that optimize birth timing, such as delayed development, fertilization, and implantation. Additionally, we explore maternal strategies in bats, including the Big Fruit-eating Bat and Western Small-footed Myotis, as well as embryonic diapause in macropods. Understanding these reproductive strategies is crucial for species conservation and biodiversity.
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Lecture XII: Reproduction and Life History Strategies Spermatogenic Cycle
Howler Monkey Alouattapigra L'Hoest's monkeyCercopithecuslhoesti
Microtusmontanus Dipodomysingens
Mechanisms for Optimizing Birth Timing 2) Delayed development Myotisciliolabrum(Western small-footed myotis) Artibeuslituratus(Big Fruit-eating Bat) 1) Delayed fertilization
Mechanisms for Optimizing Birth Timing 3) Delayed implantation (Chiroptera, Carnivora, Xenarthra, Artiodactyla) 4) Embryonic Diapause (Macropods)