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Explain structure of function of mushroom gland in cockroach.

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Mushroom or Utricular gland :

It is found in 7th abdominal segment & opens into an ejaculatory duct. It consists of three types of structures-

  • Seminal Vesicles : They are small & round structures which store the sperms.
  • Short central tubules or Utricular minores : They are small tubules which secrete nutrients for the sperms.
  • Long peripheral tubules of Utriculi majors : They are long & thin tubules. Which secrete inner layer of the spermatophore.


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