This paper briefly reviews some works on reproductive physiology in cetaceans with special reference to dolphins from the following aspects: estrous cycle in female dolphins, hormonal profiles during pregnancy, testosterone levels and seasonality in testicular activity, ovulation induction and sperm collection and freezing.
鯨類，とくにイルカ類の繁殖生理学研究について，以
下の観点から概説する：雌イルカにおける発情周期，妊
娠中のホルモン動態，テストステロン濃度と雄の精巣活
動の季節性，排卵誘発と精液採取・凍結保存。
雑誌名
三重大学生物資源学部紀要 = The bulletin of the Faculty of Bioresources, Mie University
鯨類の繁殖生理学(総説)
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