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== Introduction==
 
== Introduction==
    
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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** Watery semen may indicate a high volume of 'transparent fluid'.
 
** Watery semen may indicate a high volume of 'transparent fluid'.
 
* Normal semen is white and milky.
 
* Normal semen is white and milky.
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