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Indifferent gonads, SRY gene action, and the hormonal control of male vs. female duct development. Berry handles sensitive topics like hermaphroditism and testicular feminization with clinical professionalism.
By contrasting the development of different vertebrates (e.g., comparing a chick to a mammal), it helps students understand evolutionary development.
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Authored by , this textbook is specifically designed to meet the requirements of undergraduate students studying Zoology, Life Sciences, and pre-medical courses (such as NEET preparation or foundational MBBS studies).
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It provides parallel developmental timelines for key model organisms, primarily frogs ( Xenopus ), chicks, and humans.