Structure and function of insect spermathecae.
Author of the article:HE Jian-Ping,XI Geng-Si
Author's Workplace:(College of Life Science,Shaanxi Normal University, Xi′an 710062,China ).
Key Words:insect; spermathecae; structure; function; activity a djustment
Abstract:The spermathecae of insects store and release sperm afte r mating. Its structure and function have a significant effect on fertilization. This paper summarizes recent studies on the structure, function and activity adj ustment of the spermathecae.