Reproductive Techniques for Ovarian Monitoring and Control in AmphibiansNatalie E. Calatayud 1,2, Norin Chai 3, Nicole R. Gardner 2, Michelle J. Curtis 2, Monica A. Stoops 4
1Reproductive Sciences, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, 2Recovery Ecology, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, 3Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 4Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife
The study of amphibian biology provides valuable information on the reproductive, physiological, embryological and developmental processes that drive organisms of many taxonomic groups. Here, we present a comprehensive guide on different methodologies that can be used to study ovarian control and monitoring in amphibians.
