Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Chondrichthyes

Download or read book Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Chondrichthyes written by William C. Hamlett and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internal fertilization is universal in chondrichthyan fishes and, as such, requires a suite of biological activities, including behavioral, morphological and physiological mechanisms, to ensure successful copulation and fertilization. This volume correlates available data and ideas concerning the development, reproductive morphology, function, and