The reproductive system of male rock hyrax (Procavia and Heterohyrax)
Abstract
The male genitalia of the rock hyrax (Procavia and Heterohyrax) are described. Features of the gross anatomy and histology of the testes and male accessory organs are presented, and comparison is made between the sexually active and sexually quiescent animal.
Microscopical observations have revealed the main area of storage of spermatozoa in this mammal and partly on these grounds, a new nomenclature for different parts of the reproductive system is proposed. Seasonal variations in male sexual activity in these mammals are also discussed, in addition to anatomical considerations.
URI
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1469-7998.1968.tb04358.x/abstracthttp://hdl.handle.net/11295/91313
Citation
Journal of Zoology Volume 156, Issue 3, pages 351–362, November 1968Publisher
University of Nairobi