Transmission electron microscopic observations of acrosome and head abnormalities in impala (Aepyceros melampus) sperm from the Kruger National Park

Koedoe

Volumn 40, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 15-30

  Ackerman, D J ^a   Reinecke, A J ^a   Els, H J ^b  

^a STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

^b UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Acrosome and head anomalies; Impala sperm; Kruger National Park; Transmission electron microscopy

Indexed keywords

AEPYCEROS MELAMPUS; BOVIDAE; MELAMPUS;

EID: 0345605570     PISSN: 00756458     EISSN: 20710771     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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