Structure and functions of the placenta in common minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), Bryde’s (B. brydei) and sei (B. borealis) whales
The structure and functions of placentas were examined in 3 species of rorqual whales, common minke (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), Bryde’s (B. brydei) and sei (B. borealis) whales, with the aim of confirming the structural characteristics of the chorion, including the presence of the areolar part, an...
Published in: | Journal of Reproduction and Development |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
Format: | Text |
Language: | English |
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The Society for Reproduction and Development
2015
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Online Access: | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4623147/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26096685 https://doi.org/10.1262/jrd.2015-005 |