Biology 1: Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction Project
Investigation and report
Due: Monday June 1
Format: illustrated word document / booklet
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View the Reproduction Introduction Powerpoint on the Wiki
Use the internet to research the topic further in particular try to find diagrams of the various types of male and female
reproductive systems.
o Try searching for the following terms: reproductive system/urogenital system/reproductive organs
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prefix each of these phrases with the type of organism you are looking for. eg fish reproductive system
search for images select those that seem relevant and go to the associated website.
Vertebrate Reproduction
Define and describe the group known as the vertebrata.
Describe briefly the different modes of mating, fertilization and development in the following classes of vertebrates. Give
examples and include relevant diagrams / photos
 Fish
 Amphibians
 Reptiles
 Birds
 Mammals
 Monotremes
 Marsupials
 Placentals
What is a cloaca how does it work and in what animals is it found?
Include 2 tables which list and outlines the male and female reproductive structures
Summary of male mammalian reproductive structures and functions
Description and function
Structure
testes
seminal vesicles
prostate gland
sperm ducts vas deferens
urethra
penis
etc
Summary of female mammalian reproductive structures and functions
Structure
ovaries
fallopian tubes
uterus
vagina
etc
Description and function
Reproduction in Sharks
Describe briefly difference between cartilaginous and bony fish. Give examples.
Describe in detail reproduction in most bony fish.
Describe in detail reproduction in sharks.
Shark reproduction and development covers a diversity of modes :
 Viviparity
 Aplacental Viviparity
 Oviparity
 Ovoviviparous
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Describe male and female reproductive organs both internal and external. Include diagrams and photos.
Describe the difference in the various modes of reproduction found in sharks and differences in the development of the
young. Include diagrams / photos etc .
eg claspers , egg cases etc,