What does "spermalege" mean?

A special-purpose organ found in bedbugs that appears to have evolved to mitigate the effects of traumatic insemination. It has two embryologically distinct parts: the ectospermalege and mesospermalege.

What is a synonym for "spermalege"?

Common synonyms include: organ of berlese, organ of berlese.

Spermalege

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A special-purpose organ found in bedbugs that appears to have evolved to mitigate the effects of traumatic insemination. It has two embryologically distinct parts: the ectospermalege and mesospermalege.

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organ of berlese organ of berlese

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