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Ovulation in the animal kingdom: A review with an emphasis on the role of contractile processes

1985; Wiley; Volume: 11; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/mrd.1120110209

1554-3919

Paul C. Schroeder, Prudence Talbot,

Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones

Gamete ResearchVolume 11, Issue 2 p. 191-221 Review ArticleFree Access Ovulation in the animal kingdom: A review with an emphasis on the role of contractile processes Dr. Paul C. Schroeder, Corresponding Author Dr. Paul C. Schroeder Department of Zoology, Washington State University, Pullman, RiversideDepartment of Zoology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-4220Search for more papers by this authorPrudence Talbot, Prudence Talbot Department of Biology, University of California, RiversideSearch for more papers by this author Dr. Paul C. Schroeder, Corresponding Author Dr. Paul C. Schroeder Department of Zoology, Washington State University, Pullman, RiversideDepartment of Zoology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-4220Search for more papers by this authorPrudence Talbot, Prudence Talbot Department of Biology, University of California, RiversideSearch for more papers by this author First published: 1985 https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.1120110209Citations: 27AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Aeby C (1861): Die glatten Muskelfasern in den Eierstöcken der Wirbelthiere. 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