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Variability of the reproductive system of Piscicola respirans (Troschel, 1850) (Hirudinea, Piscicolidae).
Wiadomosci parazytologiczne - 1 Jan 2000
Bielecki A, Jarosz A, Daczewska M, Saczko J
Abstract excerpt
The studies on the reproductive system of P. respirans, based on 115 specimens, have revealed its considerable variability. Two main types of the system can be distinguished: 1) ovaries reaching the first pair of testes, ejaculatory ducts symmetrical, no seminal vesicles (juvenile individuals), 2) ovaries reaching the first pair of testes, ejaculatory ducts symmetrical, seminal vesicles reaching the ends of...
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