spermatheca

spermatheca
A sperm reservoir inside the female oviduct, with an opening to the cuticular organ [Wilson, 1989].
Pouch in oviduct of females for reception and retention of spermatozoa [Moore and McCormick, 1969].
See: seminal receptacle [McLaughlin, 1980].
(Subclass Branchiura):
Seminal receptacle [Stachowitsch, 1992].
(Superorder Syncarida):
In female, modification of ventral surface (sternite) of last thoracic somite as sperm storage organ [Stachowitsch, 1992].

Crustacea glossary. . 2011.

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