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| == Introduction== | | == Introduction== |
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| Spermatogenesis and spermiation occur in much the same way as in mammals. For more information on these processes click here. | | 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== | | == Sperm Maturation== |
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| ** Seminal plasma composition can vary among species. | | ** Seminal plasma composition can vary among species. |
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| == Sperm Storage == | | == Sperm Storage == |
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| * In Passeriformes, semen is also stored in the seminal glomulus/receptacle (enlarged terminal end of 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' == | | == 'Transparent Fluid' == |
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| * Lymph-like fluid called 'transparent fluid' originates in the proctodeum and mixes with the semen during ejaculation. | | * 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. | | ** Function of transparent fluid is uncertain, but it contains blood clotting agents that are deleterious to sperm. |
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| == Semen == | | == Semen == |
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| * Normal semen is white and milky. | | * Normal semen is white and milky. |
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