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spermatheca
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sper·ma·the·ca  (spûrm-thk)
n. pl. -cae (-s)
A receptacle in the reproductive tracts of certain female invertebrates, especially insects, in which spermatozoa are received and stored until needed to fertilize the ova.
[Late Latin sperma, semen; see sperm1 + theca.]
sperma·thecal adj.
spermatheca [ˌspɜːməˈθiːkə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a sac or cavity within the body of many female invertebrates, esp insects, used for storing spermatozoa before fertilization takes place
[see sperm1, theca]
spermathecal  adj
spermatheca  (spûrm-thk)
Plural spermathecae (spûrm-ths)
A receptacle in the reproductive tracts of certain female invertebrates, especially insects, in which spermatozoa are received and stored until needed to fertilize the ova.
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INTRODUCTION The post-testicular location of the spermathecal pores is one of the taxonomic characters distinguishing the South African Microchaetidae from the Glossoscolecidae.
Pre-testical spermathecal pores and unusual setal arrangement in the ... by Plisko, Jadwiga Danuta / African Invertebrates
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.
Vendaphaea, a new dark sac spider genus apparently endemic to the ... by Haddad, Charles R. / African Invertebrates
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).
Effect of male accessory gland extracts on female oviposition and ... by Lentz, Anthony J.; Miller, James R.; Spencer, Joseph L.; Keller, James E. / Florida Entomologist
 
 
 
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