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The generative organs of the blow-fly, Calliphora erythrocephala L., with special reference to their musculature and movements

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

G. S. Graham-Smith
G. S. Graham-Smith
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From the Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge
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In Part I the musculature of the internal organs of the male blow-fly, C. erythrocephala, testis, vas efferens, accessory gland, vas deferens, and ejaculatory sac and duct, is described, together with the movements observed in them and the passage of secretions down the system. It is suggested that the testicular and accessory gland secretions are ejaculated separately. The musculature, mechanics and co-ordinated movements of the external organs and associated structures are also described.

In Part II the generative organs of the female, except the ovaries, with special reference to their musculature and movements, and the musculature of the ovipositor are described and compared with those of M. domestica. It is suggested that the male accessory gland secretion is kept separate from the testicular secretion, the former passing into the lateral sacs of the female and the latter into the spermathecae.

In Part III the relation of the parts of the two sexes during coitus is discussed.

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Research Article
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Parasitology , Volume 30 , Issue 4 , December 1938 , pp. 441 - 476
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1938

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