Frequency of spermatophore production and regeneration in the males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus Pocock, 1897 (Scorpiones, Buthidae)
The frequency of spermatophore production and the amount of time between matings for laboratory-reared males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus to regenerate spermatophores were examined. Males attain sexual maturity at the fifth or sixth instar (after a period of 137 to 155 days) and can produce initial...
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| description | The frequency of spermatophore production and the amount of time between matings for laboratory-reared males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus to regenerate spermatophores were examined. Males attain sexual maturity at the fifth or sixth instar (after a period of 137 to 155 days) and can produce initial spermatophores shortly after maturation. After mating, males can regenerate spermatophores within a single 24-hour period and remate. The present contribution represents the first report on an aspect of reproductive biology in this species and is part of a continuing study of the life history and post-embryonic development of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f8b64b2a9c1e4d15b86890318208f4c12022-12-22T01:28:07ZengSciELOJournal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases1678-91992009-01-0115115716210.1590/S1678-91992009000100014Frequency of spermatophore production and regeneration in the males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus Pocock, 1897 (Scorpiones, Buthidae)LK RossThe frequency of spermatophore production and the amount of time between matings for laboratory-reared males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus to regenerate spermatophores were examined. Males attain sexual maturity at the fifth or sixth instar (after a period of 137 to 155 days) and can produce initial spermatophores shortly after maturation. After mating, males can regenerate spermatophores within a single 24-hour period and remate. The present contribution represents the first report on an aspect of reproductive biology in this species and is part of a continuing study of the life history and post-embryonic development of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992009000100014scorpionsButhidaeTityus (Atreus) magnimanuscourtshipmatingspermatophoressperm transfer |
| spellingShingle | LK Ross Frequency of spermatophore production and regeneration in the males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus Pocock, 1897 (Scorpiones, Buthidae) Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases scorpions Buthidae Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus courtship mating spermatophores sperm transfer |
| title | Frequency of spermatophore production and regeneration in the males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus Pocock, 1897 (Scorpiones, Buthidae) |
| title_full | Frequency of spermatophore production and regeneration in the males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus Pocock, 1897 (Scorpiones, Buthidae) |
| title_fullStr | Frequency of spermatophore production and regeneration in the males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus Pocock, 1897 (Scorpiones, Buthidae) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Frequency of spermatophore production and regeneration in the males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus Pocock, 1897 (Scorpiones, Buthidae) |
| title_short | Frequency of spermatophore production and regeneration in the males of Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus Pocock, 1897 (Scorpiones, Buthidae) |
| title_sort | frequency of spermatophore production and regeneration in the males of tityus atreus magnimanus pocock 1897 scorpiones buthidae |
| topic | scorpions Buthidae Tityus (Atreus) magnimanus courtship mating spermatophores sperm transfer |
| url | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992009000100014 |
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