Male reproductive organs of Apis dorsata
Based on an examination of a large number of everted copulatory organs of Apis dorsata drones, a new description of the structure is given (fig 1 c), which differs from previous publications. The result is of significance for classification within the genus Apis.
Main Authors: | Koeniger, Gudrun, Mardan, Makhdzir, Ruttner, Friedrich |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
1990
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15529/1/Male%20reproductive%20organs%20of%20Apis%20dorsata.pdf |
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