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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2016, Vol. 4, Issue 4
Sperm dumping in Centrobolus inscriptus Attems (Spirobolida: Trigoniulidae)

Mark Ian Cooper

Differential ejaculate usage was tested in the diplopod Centrobolus inscriptus. Copulation duration, post-mating interval, and ejaculate volume (disintegrations per minute of H3+) were analysed for single and double mating sequences. During the 24h post-mating, ejaculate volumes decline was identified. The significant drop in ejaculate volumes (dpm) post-mating (Z = 3.00, n = 6, 7, P = 0.003) indicates a female process thought to be sperm dumping.
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How to cite this article:
Mark Ian Cooper. Sperm dumping in Centrobolus inscriptus Attems (Spirobolida: Trigoniulidae). J Entomol Zool Stud 2016;4(4):394-395. DOI: 10.22271/j.ento.2016.v4.i4f.1067

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