Sperm collection in Black-legged Kittiwakes and characterization of sperm velocity and morphology
Abstract Background Collecting and studying live sperm is central to many important fields of biology. Yet, a simple method to collect live sperm is lacking in wild seabird species. Here, we describe a non-invasive method to collect viable sperm samples based on a simple massage technique applied to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2018-07-01
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Series: | Avian Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-018-0117-6 |