spermatophore sac

spermatophore sac
1. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta)
a. In male Caelifera, the sac into which the gonopore opens. b. For Ensifera see endophallic cavity.
2. (MOLLUSCA: Gastropoda)
In Prosobranchia, Neritidae and Phenacolepadidae, a large spermatophoric sac associated with the vagina.
3. (MOLLUSCA: Cephalopoda)
A large diverticulum of the male reproductive system functioning in storage for spermatophores.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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