Learning on ScreenReproduction and Development in the Opossum
- Synopsis
- Shows the history and distribution of the opossum. The reproduction system - ovary, follicles, corpora lutea, oestrus cycles, sperm and sperm movement, gestation and lactation are described. Eggs and embryos at successive stages of development are shown as well as life in the uterus, embryonic membranes, respiration and nutrition. The birth of the young and their journey to the pouch, suckling, growth of limbs and hair and opening of the eyes is also shown. Discusses the opossum in biological and medical research; behaviour patterns, development of heart and blood circulation etc.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 15 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1981
- Availability
- Hire
- Uses
- 2nd-year MB medical students and/or zoology courses in developmental biology.*
- Subjects
- Biology
- Keywords
- opossum
Credits
- Producer
- D A T New
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Distributor
- Name
Higher Education Film & Video Library
- services@bufvc.ac.uk
- Web
- http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7393 1503
- Fax
- 020 7393 1555
- Address
- c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ - Notes
- Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.
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