Spermatology of the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca): Morpho-functional traits, reproductive adaptations, and new insights into sperm cryoresistance
Authors:
- Julián Santiago-MorenoJSJulián Santiago-Moreno
- Eva Martínez-NevadoEMEva Martínez-Nevado
- Cristina CastañoCCCristina Castaño
- Adolfo Toledano-DíazATAdolfo Toledano-Díaz
- Esther AlbaEAEsther Alba
- Rosario VelázquezRVRosario Velázquez
- María DelclauxMDMaría Delclaux
- Agustín López-GoyaALAgustín López-Goya
- Jesús Fernández-MoránJFJesús Fernández-Morán
- Yuliang LiuYLYuliang Liu
- Susanne HoltzeSHSusanne Holtze
- Bongot Huaso MuliaBMBongot Huaso Mulia
Open Access
- 25 September 2026
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Animal Reproduction Science
- Vol. 294
Abstract
No abstract availableFunding Information
- European Regional Development Fund (PID2023-146957OB-I00)
- Agencia Estatal de Investigación
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