Comparative Placentation: Structures, Functions and Evolution

by Peter Wooding and Graham Burton

Book Overview

Placentation Fundamentals.- Implantation, Maternofetal Exchange and Vascular Relationships.- Fish, Amphibian, Bird and Reptile Placentation.- Monotreme and Marsupial Placentation.- Eutheria: Epitheliochorial Placentation Pig and Horse.- Synepitheliochorial Placentation: Ruminants (Ewe and Cow).- Endotheliochorial Placentation: Cat, Dog, Bat.- Haemochorial Placentation: Mouse, Rabbit, Man, Apes, Monkeys.- Placental Immunology, Viviparity, Evolution.-...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642446809
• ISBN13: 9783642446801
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"