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Physiological role of apyrene spermatozoa ofBombyx mori

Authors :
Osanai, M.
Kasuga, H.
Aigaki, T.
Source :
Experientia; June 1987, Vol. 43 Issue: 6 p593-596, 4p
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

Observation by electron and phase-contrast microscopy demonstrated that inBombyx morithe dissociation of eupyrene bundles, apparently through digestion of the prostatic secretion or an endopeptidase, was promoted by the vigorously flagellating movement of apyrene spermatozoa in the spermatophore.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00144754
Volume :
43
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Experientia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs16527728
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02126341