Endocrine Control of the Reproductive Activity in Hibernating Bats

Zoological Science

Volumn 20, Issue 9, 2003, Pages 1057-1069

  Kawamoto, Keiichi ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TOYAMA   (Japan)

Author keywords

Bat; Gonad; Hypothalamus; Pituitary; Reproduction

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; BAT; ENDOCRINE SYSTEM; GONAD; HIBERNATION; HYPOTHALAMUS HYPOPHYSIS SYSTEM; METABOLISM; PHYSIOLOGY; REPRODUCTION; REVIEW; SEASON;

ANIMALS; CHIROPTERA; ENDOCRINE SYSTEM; GONADS; HIBERNATION; HYPOTHALAMO-HYPOPHYSEAL SYSTEM; REPRODUCTION; SEASONS;

ANIMALIA; CHIROPTERA; MAMMALIA;

EID: 0348234805     PISSN: 02890003     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2108/zsj.20.1057     Document Type: Review

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