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spermathecal capsule

Submitted by Ralph Harbach on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 22:56

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Abbreviation:

SCa

Definition:

Any one of the one to four enlarged reservoirs often differentiated at the inner end or ends of the spermathecal ducts; usually functional in sperm storage. In mosquitoes, one or three are present; typically spherical and with darkly pigmented cuticle.

Synonyms:

seminal capsule, spermatheca, spermatotheca, spermotheca
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