Definitions
Sperm duct
- (Taxon-specific: ) Vas deferens. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Vas deferens. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Vas deferens. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Vas deferens. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Class Secernentea) Vas deferens. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Order Monhysterida) Vas deferens, vas efferens. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Order Rhabditida) Vas deferens. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Vas deferens. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Vas deferens. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- In male reproductive system, pair of ducts extending from about 10th to 14th trunk segments. Joins testes with opening on genital papilla on base of 14th trunk limb.
(syn. vas deferens) [Stachowitsch, 1992]
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Design: Dean Pentcheff pentcheff@gmail.com
Citing this glossary: For individual definitions, please cite the specific author(s) of the definition.
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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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3 Nov 2025. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary