Communication by olfactory signals in rabbits. Its role in reproduction

Vitamins and Hormones

Volumn 83, Issue C, 2010, Pages 351-371

  Melo, Angel I ^a   González Mariscal, Gabriela ^a  

^a CENTRO TLAXCALA DE BIOLOGÍA DE LA CONDUCTA   (Mexico)

Author keywords

Chin gland; Chinning; Estradiol; Lactation; Mammary pheromone; Odor; Pregnancy; Progesterone; Prolactin; Scent marking

Indexed keywords

PHEROMONE; SEX PHEROMONE;

ANIMAL; ANIMAL COMMUNICATION; BOOK; FEMALE; MALE; METABOLISM; OLFACTORY SYSTEM; PHYSIOLOGY; RABBIT; REPRODUCTION; SCENT GLAND; SEXUAL BEHAVIOR; UDDER;

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION; ANIMALS; FEMALE; MALE; MAMMARY GLANDS, ANIMAL; OLFACTORY PATHWAYS; PHEROMONES; RABBITS; REPRODUCTION; SCENT GLANDS; SEX ATTRACTANTS; SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, ANIMAL;

EID: 77956451551     PISSN: 00836729     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0083-6729(10)83015-8     Document Type: Book

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