Abstract
The morphology of the testicles of some Brazilian species of Diplopoda is described. One type is scalariform, with two deferent ducts and the other consists of some single deferent duct. Phyllogenetic considerations on the structure are made.
Morphology of the testicles of some brazilian species of Diplopoda and their phyllogenetic relations
Carmem Silvia Fontanetti
Depto. de Biologia - Institute de Biociências - UNESP - Campus de Rio Claro - Caixa Postal 178 - CEP 13500 - Rio Claro - São Paulo
ABSTRACT
The morphology of the testicles of some Brazilian species of Diplopoda is described. One type is scalariform, with two deferent ducts and the other consists of some single deferent duct. Phyllogenetic considerations on the structure are made.
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ACKNOWLEDMENTS
I thank Profº Dr. Alejo Mesa for his orientation, Dr. Richard Hoffman for the identification of the species, Profª Eda Flávia L. Patrício for English correction and FAPESP and CNPq for financial support during the research.
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