Variability of the female genital system morphology and of sperm storage in terrestrial isopods (Isopoda, Oniscidea)

In females of Isopoda Oniscidea, the genital system displays a remarkable variability of its morphological and functional organization as possible adaptation to different strategies of sperm storage. In all the oniscidean species, the sperm received from the male during mating are temporarily stored...

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Published in:	The Italian journal of zoology Vol. 78; no. 3; pp. 287 - 297
Main Authors:	Longo, G, Trovato, M, Mazzei, V
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis 01.09.2011
Subjects:	Adaptations eggs female genital system female genitalia females Festuca Halophilosciidae Isopoda Isopoda Oniscidea males oviducts oviposition reproductive biology seminal receptacle sperm storage spermatozoa
ISSN:	1748-5851, 1125-0003, 1748-5851
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