Animal Reproduction II

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What does it mean that animals can decouple the steps of reproduction?

They make the time between steps flexible

  • allowing more environmental coordination

    • ie. sperm storage, allowing fertilization to occur long after sex

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What is embryonic diapause?

A slowed/arrested embryonic development

  • allowing for adjustment of fertilization time and completion of embryonic development

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What is delayed implantation?

Embryonic diapause in placental mammals

  • blastocyst implantation postponed

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What is semelparity?

Reproduce only once

  • rare in mammals

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What is an iteroparity?

Capable of 2+ period of reproduction during lifetime

  • must survive after reproduction

Bet-hedging - produce offspring with varied traits

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What happens during seasonal reproductive cycles?

Cycle is coordinated with seasons

  • Reproduction during favorable conditions

  • halt when not favorable

sine kise reproductive functionally during halted months