Viviparity, Nonmammalian

ABSTRACT Matrotrophy, the continuous extra‐vitelline supply of nutrients from the parent to the progeny during gestation, is one… Expand

Tsetse flies (Glossina spp.), vectors of African trypanosomes, are distinguished by their specialized reproductive biology… Expand

Virtually all models for reconstructing ancestral states for discrete characters make the crucial assumption that the trait of… Expand

Bat flies of the family Nycteribiidae are known for their extreme morphological and physiological traits specialized for… Expand

The modes of reproduction undoubtedly represent one of the most critical life-history traits because they profoundly affect… Expand

Hippoboscoidea is a superfamily of Diptera that contains the Glossinidae or tsetse flies, the Hippoboscidae or louse flies, and… Expand

Abstract Phylogenetic transitions from oviparity to viviparity in reptiles generally have occurred in cold climates, apparently… Expand

Freshwater stingrays (Potamotrygonidae) are the only elasmobranchs completely adapted for living in freshwater and all species… Expand

Viviparity (live-bearing) in reptiles often is interpreted as an adaptation to cold climates. This hypothesis relies on (i) body… Expand

Reproduction in the scorpaenid genus Sebastes has been characterized as primitive ovoviviparity. In the black rockfish, S… Expand