title: [Reproductive cycle of the pocket gophers Orthogeomys cherriei (Rodentia: Geomyidae) in Costa Rica].
abstract: Pocket gophers (Orthogemys cherriei) is a pest in agriculture in Limón, Costa Rica; 232 animals were trapped in several farms. They reproduce continuously throughout the year. Adults of both sexes are found in reproductive condition at any time. The females produce at least 2 litters per year (1-4 newborns each). There is no correlation between position of testes and production of sperm. The position of the testes is not a reliable factor to establish the reproductive condition in males. There is a correlation between length of os penis (baculum) and length of the testes, irrespectively of its reproductive condition. These pocket gophers disperse above-ground.
authors.affiliation: Estación Experimental Los Diamantes, Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería, Guápiles, Limón, Costa Rica.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Delgado
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003364:Costa Rica; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology*; D012377:Rodentia / Q000502:physiology*; D012727:Sex Characteristics
vernacular_title: Ciclo reproductivo de la taltuza Orthogeomys cherriei (Rodentia: Geomyidae) en Costa Rica.