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Hamster Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:42, 22 July 2008
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= Male =
= Male =
The anogenital distance is longer in the male, which has a more prominent genital papilla.
== Penis ==
== Penis ==
* Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis.
* Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis.
** Supporting bone is the Baculum.
*** Baculum consists of two lateral prongs and a dorsal prong.
* Two large testes in an external scrotum.
* Two large testes in an external scrotum.
** Retained in the scrotum by a pad of fat in the inguinal canal.
** Retained in the scrotum by a pad of fat in the inguinal canal.
* Chinese Hamster
* Chinese Hamster:
** Testes remain internal.
** Testes remain internal.
== Accessory Sex Glands ==
== Accessory Sex Glands ==
* Several large [[Male_Reproductive_Tract_-Accessory_Sex_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|accessory glands]].
* Several large [[Male_Reproductive_Tract_-Accessory_Sex_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|accessory glands]]including:
** Ampulla Glands
** Seminal Vesicles
** Coagulating Glands
** Prostate (three-lobed)
** Bulbourethral Glands
* Produce a urethral plug.
* Scent gland on each flank to mark territory.
* Scent gland on each flank to mark territory.