Effect of temperature and light on the production of androgens in the male Rana esculenta

Experientia. 1980 Feb 15;36(2):256-7. doi: 10.1007/BF01953767.

Abstract

The present data show that experimentally-controlled environmental variables (light and temperature) can alter circulating androgen levels in the male green frog, Rana esculenta, treated in different phases of the testicular cycle.

MeSH terms

  • Acclimatization
  • Androgens / blood*
  • Animals
  • Anura
  • Light
  • Male
  • Rana esculenta
  • Seasons
  • Temperature
  • Testis / physiology

Substances

  • Androgens