Sperm head length as a predictor of fecundity in the Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis

January 1, 1979

Summary. Semen samples from 14 sandhill cranes were collected for 15 weeks. Mean sperm head length which did not vary significantly over weeks was found to be significantly correlated with fertility (P < 0.04; r = 0.54, n = 14).

Publication Year	1979
Title	Sperm head length as a predictor of fecundity in the Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis
DOI	10.1530/jrf.0.0550411
Authors	J.S. Sharlin, C.S. Shaffner, G.F. Gee
Publication Type	Article
Publication Subtype	Journal Article
Series Title	Journal of Reproduction and Fertility
Index ID	5221068
Record Source	USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization	Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

Sperm head length as a predictor of fecundity in the Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis

Eastern Ecological Science Center at the Leetown Research Laboratory

U.S. Geological Survey

U.S. Department of the Interior

Sperm head length as a predictor of fecundity in the Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis

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