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hectocotylus [‚hek·tō′käd·əl·əs] (invertebrate zoology) A specialized appendage of male cephalopods adapted for the transference of sperm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Whatever the target's gender, a male octopus placed its specialized sperm-transfer appendage, the hectocotylus, into the main body cavity of the other octopus. |
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