Reproductive Traits of an Invasive Alien Population of Grey Squirrel (<i>Sciurus carolinensis</i>) in Central Italy

Reproductive Traits of an Invasive Alien Population of Grey Squirrel (<i>Sciurus carolinensis</i>) in Central Italy

The reproductive cycle of an invasive alien Italian grey squirrel population was studied to understand its adaptation and limit its spread, in order to conserve the autochthonous red squirrel. Female and male genital traits were evaluated throughout the reproductive cycle, including the ovary, uteru...

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Main Authors: Margherita Maranesi, Antonello Bufalari, Cecilia Dall’Aglio, Daniele Paoloni, Giulia Moretti, Silvia Crotti, Elisabetta Manuali, Marica Stazi, Francesca Bergamasco, Deborah Cruciani, Antonio Di Meo, Cristiano Boiti, Massimo Zerani, Francesca Mercati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
alien invasive species
uterine scar
morphometry
grey squirrel
reproduction
red squirrel
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/4/738

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