Seasonal Changes in Ovarian Follicle Growth in Iran Viper (Vipera albicornuta)

Figure 5

Micrographs of the Vipera albicornuta ovary. (a) Developing follicle in spring (July); (b) postovulatory follicle in summer; (c) previtellogenic follicle in fall; (d) the corpora lutea that regressed (Feb.); (e) corpora atretica in winter (Mar.). Scale bars: (a) 500 μm; (b), (c), (d), and (e) 200 μm.

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