Morphology and ultrastructure of the male reproductive system of the woolly beech aphid Phyllaphis fagi (Hemiptera: Aphididae: Phyllaphidinae)

In the present paper we describe for the first time the ultrastructure of the male reproductive system of aphids using Phyllaphis fagi as a representative. Paired testes of this species consist of three follicles each, arranged in a rosette, the walls of the proximal part of vasa deferentia cling to...

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Main Authors: Karina WIECZOREK, Piotr SWIĄTEK
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2008-10-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200804-0024_Morphology_and_ultrastructure_of_the_male_reproductive_system_of_the_woolly_beech_aphid_Phyllaphis_fagi_Hemipt.php