Female reproductive tract anatomy of the endangered Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) in Jordan.

摘要: Female reproductive anatomy of the Arabian oryx is unknown. In this study, tracts seven female (aged 2 to 7 years) were examined characterize their anatomy. Observations and measurements obtained in situ from dead animals during necropsy. Animals allocated into two groups: cycling (n=3; follicles or corpora lutea present) not-cycling (n=4; absent). Different tract segments for each animal both groups measured using a digital caliper. The mean, SD range segment generated compared between groups. share some anatomical characteristics with that domestic ruminants except uterus has no distinct uterine body cervix internal openings respective horn. addition, there more than 8 rows caruncles within There significant differences length width (P 0.05). Posterior anterior vaginal lengths varied Defining unique morphology will help development appropriate techniques order propagate endangered species control its reproduction.