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spermatheca [¦spər·mə′thē·kə]
(zoology) A sac in the female for receiving and storing sperm until fertilization; found in many invertebrates and certain vertebrates. Also known as seminal receptacle. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | INTRODUCTION The post-testicular location of the spermathecal pores is one of the taxonomic characters distinguishing the South African Microchaetidae from the Glossoscolecidae. is allied to the African genera Austrophaea Lawrence, 1952, Mandaneta Strand, 1932 and Pronophaea Simon, 1897, with which it shares the strongly spined anterior legs, simple female spermathecal structure, and the male palp that has a fine median apophysis, curved embolus with associated conductor, and cymbium with a dense cymbial scopula and modified clavate setae. Structurally, the spermathecae, associated ducts, and the ventral receptacle are innervated with muscle fibers surrounding the spermathecal capsule, indicating that females may regulate sperm location and use (Fritz 2002; Fritz & Turner 2002). |
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