Vertebrate Reproduction: A Textbook

Volker Blüm is a German zoologist and author working in the field of comparative vertebrate reproductive biology. He is an expert in the field of vertebrate reproduction and has done extensive research in this area.

Blüm was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1952 and studied biology at the Goethe University in Frankfurt. After his studies, he worked at various research institutions in Germany and abroad, including the Max Planck Institute for Behavioral Physiology in Seewiesen, the University of Paris and the Laboratory for Comparative Endocrinology at the University of California in Los Angeles.

In his research work, Blüm dealt primarily with the reproductive biology of amphibians and reptiles. He studied the physiology and biochemistry of reproduction, the development of sex organs and hormones, and the behavior of males and females during the mating season.

In 1992 Blüm published his most important work, the book "Comparative Reproductive Biology of Vertebrates". In this book he presents a comprehensive summary of the reproductive biology of vertebrates and describes the anatomical, physiological and behavioral differences between different species.

The book has become a standard reference in the field of reproductive biology and is used by researchers and students around the world as an important source of information and research direction.

Blüm has also published numerous scientific articles and papers dealing with various aspects of vertebrate reproductive biology. He is a member of several scientific societies and has received numerous awards for his research work.