Mammalian diversity: gametes, embryos and reproduction
Behringer RR;Eakin GS;Renfree MB;;
reproduction, fertility, and development2006Vol. 18pp. -
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Abstract
The class Mammalia is composed of approximately 4800 extant species. These mammalian species are divided into three subclasses that include the monotremes, marsupials and eutherians. Monotremes are remarkable because these mammals are born from eggs laid outside of the mother's body. Marsupial mamma …