Co-Adaptation of Physical Attributes of the Mammalian Female Reproductive Tract and Sperm to Facilitate Fertilization

The functions of the female reproductive tract not only encompass sperm migration, storage, and fertilization, but also support the transport and development of the fertilized egg through to the birth of offspring. Further, because the tract is open to the external environment, it must also provide...

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Main Authors: Chih-Kuan Tung, Susan S. Suarez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/6/1297