Reproductive biology of Indian reptiles

Abstract

Various aspects of reproductive biology such as sex differentiation, cyclic changes in spermatogenesis, ovaries (follicular development, foliicular kinetics, etc), sex steroids and accessoery reproductive structures, clutch patterns, role of fat bodies in reproduction, endocrine and environmental control of reproduction have been reviewed with a focus on reproductive strategies. In addition, the gaps in our understanding of the diverse reproductive strategies, aspects of captive breeding and management are discussed to shed light on the state of art.