Proceedings of the First Symposium on Marsupials in New Zealand
Contributed Papers: Session I - Basic Research
Contents
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Sperm Maturation in the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula: A Model for Comparison With Eutherian Mammals — by J. M. Cummins p. 23
- Abstract p. 23
- Introduction
- Function of the Epididymis in Eutherian Mammals
- Structure of the Possum Epididymis p. 25
- Changes in Possum Spermatozoa During Epididymal Transit p. 28
- How Does the Pattern of Sperm Maturation in the Possum Compare with That of Eutheria? p. 30
- Evolution of the Male Reproductive Tract in Modern Mammals p. 31
- Conclusions p. 34
- Acknowledgements p. 35
- References
- General Discussion p. 38
- Some Effects of the Feeding Habits of the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula — by Alice E. Fitzgerald p. 41
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A Progress Report on the Movements of Possums Trichosurus Vulpecula Between Native Forest and Pasture — by W. Q. Green, J. D. Coleman p. 51
- Abstract p. 51
- Introduction
- Methods p. 52
- Results p. 54
- Discussion p. 57
- References p. 60
- General Discussion p. 61
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Age Structure and Mortality of Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula Populations From New Zealand — by Ben D. Bell, R. E. Brockie, A. J. White p. 63
- Abstract p. 63
- Introduction
- Samples p. 66
- Methods p. 67
- Results
- Discussion p. 78
- Acknowledgements p. 81
- References p. 82
- General Discussion p. 84
- Breeding and Condition of possums Trichosurus Vulpecula in the Orongorongo Valley, Near Wellington, New Zealand, 1966-1975 — by Ben D. Bell
- Abstract p. 87
- Introduction
- Study Areas p. 88
- Field Methods p. 91
- Analytical Methods p. 92
- Results p. 94
- Discussion p. 114
- Acknowledgements p. 135
- References
- General Discussion p. 139
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Aspects of the Social Behaviour of the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula — by J. N. Jolly p. 141
- Abstract p. 141
- General Discussion
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Some Contrasts Between Populations of the Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula in Different Aged Stands of Pinus Radiata — by M. N. Clout p. 143
- Abstract p. 143
- General Discussion