Studies in Spermatogenesis (Part 2 of 2) by N. M. Stevens

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Author Stevens, N. M. (Nettie Maria), 1861-1912
Title Studies in Spermatogenesis (Part 2 of 2)
Note Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Studies in Spermatogenesis (Part 2 of 2)" by N. M. Stevens is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1906. This work primarily focuses on a comparative analysis of heterochromosomes in various insect orders, including Coleoptera, Hemiptera, and Lepidoptera, with a particular emphasis on their implications for sex determination. The book represents an important contribution to the field of genetics and entomology by portraying the intricacies of sperm cell development and chromosomal behavior. The content of the book explores and documents the spermatogenesis processes across different species of insects. Stevens examines the number and morphology of chromosomes during various stages of cell division, highlighting the distinct behaviors of heterochromosomes and their role in sex determination. With detailed descriptions and illustrations, the publication delineates the methods employed for observing these cellular processes, compares findings across species, and discusses how chromosomal arrangements relate to the biological understanding of gender within these insect taxa. The findings reinforce the notion that spermatozoa can differ significantly in composition, thereby contributing to the wider discourse on genetic inheritance and sexual differentiation in organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Sex
Subject Spermatogenesis
Category Text
EBook-No. 31546
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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