Biometric and morphologic studies of the female reproductive organs of the African giant rat (Cricetomys gambianus: Waterhouse)

• Autorzy: Ali M.N. , Onyeanusi B. I. , Ojo S. A. , Ayo J. O. , Maidawa S. M. , Imam J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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Different segments of the reproductive tract of 100 adult, non-pregnant, female African giant rats (AGR) were carefully examined, weighed, and measured. The ovaries were observed to be small, pinkish, and kidney-shaped. The uterus of the AGR was found to be uterus duplex. The live weight of the AGR was 999.7 ± 16.86 g. The weight, length, and width of the ovary were 0.095 ± 0.003 g, 0.750 ± 0.01 cm, and 0.01± 0.02 cm, respectively. The length of the oviduct, uterus, and vagina/vestibule were 4.44 ± 0.06 cm, 4.877 ± 0.11 cm, and 4.345 ± 0.07 cm, respectively. The weight and length of the entire tubular organs were 3.171 ± 0.01 g and 13.559 ± 0.18 cm with corresponding range values of 1.61–7.10 g and 7.80–17.40 cm, respectively. (Folia Morphol 2010; 69, 4: 213–215)

Słowa kluczowe

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Gambian pouched rat; Cricetomys gambianus; Muridae; Rodentia; biometry; morphology; female; reproductive organ; animal reproduction; reproduction physiology

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Folia Morphologica
• Rocznik: 2010
• Tom: 69
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.213-215,ref.

Twórcy

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Ali M.N.

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Sokoto Street, +234 Zaria, Nigeria

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Onyeanusi B. I.

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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Ojo S. A.

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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Ayo J. O.

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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Maidawa S. M.

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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Imam J.

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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