A morphological investigation on the spermatophores of selected crustaceans

Uma, K and Subramoniam, T (1982) A morphological investigation on the spermatophores of selected crustaceans. CMFRI Special publication- Manual of Research Methods for Marine Invertebrate Reproduction (9). pp. 93-95.

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Abstract

In many decapod crustaceans, the male produces discrete aggregations of spermatozoa embedded in some form of protective covering, termed the spermatophores. They are transferred during mating to the oviduct or merely deposited on the sternum of the females.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: morphological investigation; spermatophores; crustaceans
Subjects: Crustacean Fisheries > Decapods
Marine Biology > Biology
Divisions: Contributors
Depositing User: Dr. V Mohan
Date Deposited: 04 Sep 2010 06:43
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:24
URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/3891

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