Morphological variation of the female reproductive organs of the bat Artibeus lituratus during its different reproductive phases.

Artibeus lituratus is one of the most recognized bat species in the neotropics, probably due to its high abundance in urban areas. Despite its wide distribution, the morphology and physiology of its reproductive organs remain unclear. Thus, the aim of the present study was to describe the morphology and histology of the female reproductive organs of this species, and evaluate morphological variations during its different reproductive phases (nonreproductive, pregnant, lactating, etc.