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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-06-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Zoology |
Online Access: | http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/2/1/12 |