Preface to the Series -- Preface to this Volume -- Contents -- 1. Cetacea: An Historical Overview -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Myths, Legends and Other Stories on Cetaceans -- 1.3 Cetacean Hunting -- 1.4 The Natural History -- 1.5 Acknowledgments -- 1.6 Literature Cited -- 2. Fossil History -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Stratigraphical and Geographical Distribution -- 2.3 The Ancestors of Whales -- 2.4 Time of Origin -- 2.5 Classification -- 2.6 Diversification in the Past -- 2.7 Evolution and Environmental Changes -- 2.8 Conclusion -- 2.9 Acknowledgments -- 2.10 Literature Cited -- 3. Classification and Molecular Phylogeny -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Systematic Position of Cetacea Among Mammals -- 3.3 Major Lineages Among Cetacea -- 3.4 Intra-Mysticeti Relationships -- 3.5 Inter-Familial and Intra-Familial Relationships Among Odontoceti -- 3.6 Acknowledgments -- 3.7 Literature Cited -- 4. Functional Anatomy of the Cetacean Reproductive System, with Comparisons to Domestic Dog -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Cetaceans Reproductive Morphology -- 4.3 Reproductive Vascular Structures -- 4.4 Function of the Reproductive CCHE -- 4.5 Conclusions -- 4.6 Acknowledgments -- 4.7 Literature Cited -- 5. Anatomy with Particular Reference to the Female -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Clitoris, Vagina, Vaginal Folds -- 5.3 Vaginal Mucus -- 5.4 Vaginal Bands -- 5.5 Cervix -- 5.6 Uterus and Oviducts -- 5.7 Ovaries, Follicles, Corpora Lutea, Corpora Albicantia, Corpora Atretica -- 5.8 Ovarian Symmetry -- 5.9 Mammary Glands -- 5.10 Acknowledgments -- 5.11 Literature Cited -- 6. Endocrinology of Reproduction -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Female Endocrinology -- 6.3 Male Endocrinology -- 6.4 Environmental Impacts on Reproduction -- 6.5 Acknowledgments -- 6.6 Literature Cited -- 7. Ovary, Oogenesis, and Ovarian Cycle -- 7.1 Ovary -- 7.2 Oogenesis -- 7.3 Ovarian Cycles.

7.4 Acknowledgments -- 7.5 Literature Cited -- 8. Testis, Spermatogenesis, and Testicular Cycles -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Testes Mass as Indicator of Mating System -- 8.3 Spermatogenesis and Attainment of Sexual Maturity (ASM) -- 8.4 Testicular Cycles -- 8.5 Male Mating Strategy -- 8.6 Acknowledgments -- 8.7 Literature Cited -- 9. The Mature Cetacean Spermatozoon -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Structure of Mammalian Spermatozoa -- 9.3 Cetacean Spermatozoal Dimensions -- 9.4 Cetacean Spermatozoal Morphology by Species -- 9.5 Cryopreservation Effects on Spermatozoal Morphology -- 9.6 Discussion -- 9.7 Acknowledgments -- 9.8 Literature Cited -- 10. Fertilization -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Spermatozoa -- 10.3 In Vitro Fertilization -- 10.4 In Vitro Culture of Embryos -- 10.5 Assisted Reproductive Technologies -- 10.6 Acknowledgments -- 10.7 Literature Cited -- 11. Embryogenesis and Development in Stenella attenuata and Other Cetaceans -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Methods -- 11.3 Description of Embryonic and Fetal Stages -- 11.4 Conclusions -- 11.5 Acknowledgments -- 11.6 Literature Cited -- 12. Placental Structure and Comments on Gestational Ultrasonographic Examination -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Macroscopic Description -- 12.3 Microscopic Description -- 12.4 Ultrastructural Description -- 12.5 Notes on Gestational Ultrasonographic Examination -- 12.6 Acknowledgments -- 12.7 Literature Cited -- 13. Courtship and Mating Behavior -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Male Mating Strategies -- 13.3 Female Strategies -- 13.4 Courtship and Hybridization -- 13.5 Conclusion -- 13.6 Literature Cited -- 14. Reproduction in Relation to Conservation and Commercial Exploitation -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Life History and Density Dependence -- 14.3 Reproductive Senescence -- 14.4 Effects of Disease -- 14.5 Effects of Contaminants and Toxins.

14.6 Discussion and Recommendations -- 14.7 Acknowledgments -- 14.8 Literature Cited -- 15. Population Genetics of Marine Mammals -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Population Genetic Studies of Marine Mammals -- 15.3 Future Challenges -- 15.4 Acknowledgments -- 15.5 Literature Cited -- Index.