Definitions
Seminal papilla
- (Taxon-specific: Subclass Branchiura) In female reproductive system, one of two papilla-like elevations flanking gonopore (vagina). Each seminal papilla is connected via duct to separate seminal receptacle. Fertilizes egg emerging from oviduct. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
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Martin, J.W., N.D. Pentcheff, D. Striley, C. Perrodin, A.R. Wall, J. Wall, and J. Zieba (editors).
Crustacea Glossary. Crustacea Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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8 Nov 2024. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary