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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2015, Vol. 3, Issue 4
Elaborate gonopods in the myriapod genus Chersastus (Diplopoda: Trigoniulidae)

Mark Ian Cooper

Two-paired gonopods of Chersastus were examined under light and scanning microscopy. Species-specific structures with complexities are described. These gonopods are test models for elaborate genitalia hypotheses: lock-and-key, pleiotropism, genitalic recognition, mechanical conflict of interests, cryptic female choice. Structures of potential sperm displacement are described.
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How to cite this article:
Mark Ian Cooper. Elaborate gonopods in the myriapod genus Chersastus (Diplopoda: Trigoniulidae). J Entomol Zool Stud 2015;3(4):235-238. DOI: 10.22271/j.ento.2015.v3.i4d.573

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