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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==

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** Seminal plasma composition can vary among species.

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== Sperm Storage ==

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* In Passeriformes, semen is also stored in the seminal glomulus/receptacle (enlarged terminal end of the ductus deferens).

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== 'Transparent Fluid' ==

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* 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 ==

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* Normal semen is white and milky.

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