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Where Is Spermathecae Found?

Sophia Al-Mansoor • • 5 min read
Where Is Spermathecae Found?

Spermathecal Structure
The spermathecae vary considerably in their overall structure from insect to insect, but as outgrowths of the median oviduct, they are all ectodermal in origin and produce a cuticular lining. They generally arise from the median oviduct near or on the genital chamber (Fig. 1).

What are spermathecae where are they located?

Spermathecae are present in sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth segments of the earthworm. They store the sperms received from another earthworm during copulation.

What is a spermatheca where is it found and what is its purpose?

The spermathecae receive and store the spermatozoa of another earthworm during copulation. They are lined with epithelium and are variable in shape: some are thin, heavily coiled tubes, while others are vague outpocketings from the main reproductive tract. It is one of the many variations in sexual reproduction.

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