Crustacea glossary. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. 2011.
seminal receptacle — Diverticulum of oviduct or external pouch (some pygocephalomorph eocarids, isopod peracarids, and decapods) for storing spermatozoa delivered by male. (Syn. receptaculum seminalis) [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. Diverticulum of oviduct or external… … Crustacea glossary
reproductive system, animal — Introduction any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce. The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which living organisms duplicate themselves. Animals compete with… … Universalium
duct — A tubular structure giving exit to the secretion of a gland or organ, capable of conducting fluid. SEE ALSO: canal. SYN: ductus [TA]. [L. duco, pp. ductus, to lead] aberrant ducts SYN: aberrant ductules, under ductule … Medical dictionary
Human pharynx — pharynx Head and neck. Pharynx … Wikipedia
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valve — 1. A fold of the lining membrane of a canal or other hollow organ serving to retard or prevent a reflux of fluid. 2. Any formation or reduplication of tissue, or flaplike structure … Medical dictionary
vas deferens — Duct in male passage of sperm from testis to penis [McLaughlin, 1980]. Ducts in males for passage of spermatozoa from testis to penis [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. Male duct from the testis to the penile papilla for the passage of sperm [Wilson,… … Crustacea glossary
Urethra — Gray s subject #256 1234 Artery Inferior vesical artery Middle rectal artery Internal pudendal artery Vein … Wikipedia
Human gastrointestinal tract — Alimentary canal redirects here. For animal alimentary canal in general, see Gut (anatomy). Human gastrointestinal tract (Digestive System) Stomach colon rectum diagram The human gastrointestinal tract refers to the stomach a … Wikipedia
Kidney — For other uses, see Kidney (disambiguation). Kidney Human kidneys viewed from behind with spine removed Latin ren Artery … Wikipedia
