Definitions
Uterus
- (Taxon-specific: Order Anostraca) Oviduct. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Class Ostracoda) In female reproductive system, expanded terminal section of oviduct in which eggs are stored. Opens via gonopore (uterine opening) to exterior and may be connected to seminal receptacle by canal. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
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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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21 Nov 2024. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary