Wimsatt W A
J Reprod Fertil. 1979 May;56(1):345-57. doi: 10.1530/jrf.0.0560345.
Bats are noteworthy in that anatomical and/or functional asymmetries of the female reproductive organs are far more frequent and profound than recorded for any other mammalian Order, being observed in representatives of all 13 familis so far examined. Asymmetry is expressed as a unilateral dominance of an ovary, the uterus, or both. Dextral dominance is most frequent, but cases of sinistral dominance are recorded. In general 6 basic patterns of asymmetry are recognizable. These are briefly described. Physiological factors which may condition expressions of asymmetry in specific cases are discussed, and some avenues for future research are suggested.
蝙蝠值得注意的是，雌性生殖器官的解剖学和/或功能不对称比其他任何哺乳动物目所记录的情况都要频繁得多且更为显著，在迄今为止所研究的13个科的代表物种中均有观察到。不对称表现为一侧卵巢、子宫或两者的单侧优势。右侧优势最为常见，但也有左侧优势的记录。一般来说，可以识别出6种基本的不对称模式。现将这些模式简要描述如下。文中讨论了在特定情况下可能影响不对称表现的生理因素，并提出了一些未来研究的方向。
