Studies of the male reproductive system of the amphipod Orchestia platensis Krøyer (Crustacea: Amphipoda).
Morphological details of the testis, seminal vesicles and vas deferens of Orchestia platensis are described. The follicular lumen of the mature testis contains spermatogonia, spermatocytes, spermatids and spermatozoa. The histochemical nature of the testis and the vas deferens is elucidated. The spermatozoa and vas deferens contain acid sulphated mucopolysaccharides and neutral mucopolysaccharides. In addition, they contain basic proteins, disulphide groups, lipids, phospholipids, RNA and DNA.
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Department of Zoology, Andhra University, Waltair, India.
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D000818:Animals; D003445:Crustacea / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005837:Genitalia, Male / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male