Fertilization Flashcards
1
Q
how long does sperm and egg viability last for
A
less than 24 hours in most species
2
Q
how long does sperm survive in dogs, poultry, equine
A
dogs- 11 days
poultry- 30 days
equine- 48 hours
3
Q
what is parthenogenesis
A
spontaneous development of an unfertilized egg
asexual repro
4
Q
what are the 3 factors influencing litter size in sheep and swine
A
1- ovulation
2- fertilization rate
3- embryonic survival
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