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Avian Semen - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Introduction==
Spermatogenesis and spermiation occur in much the same way as in mammals. For more information on these processes [[click here]].
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== Sperm Maturation==
* Spermatozoa undergo maturation and become fully fertile in the ductus deferens.
* Time required for sperm to pass from the testes to the distal ductus deferens is ~1-4 days.
* Seminal plasma, formed in the effent ducts and ductules of the epididymis, accompanies spermatozoa.
** Seminal plasma composition can vary among species.
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== Sperm Storage ==
* In most birds, semen is stored in the ductus deferens.
* In Passeriformes, semen is also stored in the seminal glomulus/receptacle (enlarged terminal end of the ductus deferens).
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== 'Transparent Fluid' ==
* Lymph-like fluid called 'transparent fluid' originates in the proctodeum and mixes with the semen during ejaculation.
** Function of transparent fluid is uncertain, but it contains blood clotting agents that are deleterious to sperm.
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== Semen ==
Semen can be collected for artificial insemination, to evaluate reproductive potential, to detect disease and to distinguish species or subspecies.
* Consistency of normal semen ranges from watery to heavy cream.
** Watery semen may indicate a high volume of 'transparent fluid'.
* Normal semen is white and milky.
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== Introduction==
Spermatogenesis and spermiation occur in much the same way as in mammals. For more information on these processes [[click here]].
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== Sperm Maturation==
* Spermatozoa undergo maturation and become fully fertile in the ductus deferens.
* Time required for sperm to pass from the testes to the distal ductus deferens is ~1-4 days.
* Seminal plasma, formed in the effent ducts and ductules of the epididymis, accompanies spermatozoa.
** Seminal plasma composition can vary among species.
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== Sperm Storage ==
* In most birds, semen is stored in the ductus deferens.
* In Passeriformes, semen is also stored in the seminal glomulus/receptacle (enlarged terminal end of the ductus deferens).
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== 'Transparent Fluid' ==
* Lymph-like fluid called 'transparent fluid' originates in the proctodeum and mixes with the semen during ejaculation.
** Function of transparent fluid is uncertain, but it contains blood clotting agents that are deleterious to sperm.
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== Semen ==
Semen can be collected for artificial insemination, to evaluate reproductive potential, to detect disease and to distinguish species or subspecies.
* Consistency of normal semen ranges from watery to heavy cream.
** Watery semen may indicate a high volume of 'transparent fluid'.
* Normal semen is white and milky.
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