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intromittent organ

Term ID
UBERON:0008811
Synonyms
  • aedeagus
  • copulatory organ
  • penis
Definition
An external organ of a male organism that is specialized to deliver sperm during copulation. Intromittent organs are found most often in terrestrial species, as most aquatic species fertilize their eggs externally, although there are exceptions[WP]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intromittent_organ
References
  • AAO:0010255
  • FBbt:00004850
  • HAO:0000091
  • Intromittent:organ
  • TAO:0002036
  • TGMA:0000585
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is a type of
has subtype
clasper hemipenis anatomy-visibility penis anatomy-visibility ... expand Show All 6 Terms
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