The male genital system of the cellar spider <it>Pholcus phalangioides </it>(Fuesslin, 1775) (Pholcidae, Araneae): development of spermatozoa and seminal secretion

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most arthropods pass through several molting stages (instars) before reaching sexual maturity. In spiders, very little is known about the male genital system, its development and seminal secretions. For example, it is unknown whether...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Uhl Gabriele, Michalik Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
Online Access:http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/2/1/12