Miniopterus
mammal
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gestation during dormancy
- In dormancy: Reproductive cycles
…is the vespertilionid bat (Miniopterus), in which there is no delayed ovulation and fertilization. In this species the eggs are ovulated soon after copulation, in the fall, and fertilized immediately. During the ensuing period of hibernation embryonic development is initiated and slowed, but it does not actually cease. The…
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