Giant sperm in a Neotropical moth Xenosoma geometrina (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae)
The stereotypical sperm is characterised as being tiny but produced in great quantities. However a few species (frequently insects) produce much larger spermatozoa, probably with an associated cost in reduced numbers per ejaculate. Here I present the first evidence that a species within the Lepidopt...
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2000-10-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200002-0020_Giant_sperm_in_a_Neotropical_moth_Xenosoma_geometrina_Lepidoptera_Arctiidae.php |