Avian Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
Heterogametic
A
Sex with X & Y Sex Chromosome, Female in Birds
2
Q
HVC
A
High Vocal Center, Necessary is song learning and vocal production of bird song
3
Q
Gyandromorphic
A
organism that has both male and female characteristics
4
Q
Three Basic Parts of Sperm
A
- Head
- Midpiece
- Tail
5
Q
Head of Sperm
A
Contains genetic material
6
Q
Midpiece of Sperm
A
Energy to move
7
Q
Tail of Sperm
A
Used in propelling
8
Q
Cloacal Proturberance
A
swollen during the breeding season
9
Q
Solicitation Posture
A
Hello
10
Q
Infundibulum
A
tubules between the vagina and uterus
11
Q
Ova
A
eggs
12
Q
Albumen
A
Hello
13
Q
Magnum Region
A
Hello
14
Q
Isthus Region
A
Hello
15
Q
Vitelline Membrane
A
membrane surrounding the yolk
