How photoperiod affect reproduction
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In many species, reproduction occurs at specific times of the year. Pollen is produced by plants at the times of the year when pollinators will be active, while animals often reproduce in the spring and summer to take advantage of the warmer temperature. Reproduction is often triggered by critical photoperiod. Photoperiod affects testis size in many male animals. For example: in both hamsters and some birds, the testes are small in short days (winters) but grow dramatically in long days.
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In many species, reproduction occurs at specific times of the year. Pollen is produced by plants at the times of the year when pollinators will be active, while animals often reproduce in the spring and summer to take advantage of the warmer temperature. Reproduction is often triggered by critical photoperiod. Photoperiod affects testis size in many male animals. For example: in both hamsters and some birds, the testes are small in short days (winters) but grow dramatically in long days.
Regards.