📂 Anatomy
Hectocotylus — Definition
Hektokotil / Hectocotylus
Hektokotil is a specialized arm for transferring sperm packs (spermatofores) to the female, located in male headdanbacaklı (especially in ahtapot and ink fish). This structure enters the body of the female by breaking during mating and provides sperm transfer. This arm, which has been modified as an anesthetic, shows the differences of the specific shape and structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Hektokotil?
Hektokotil; hektokotil is a specialized arm for transferring sperm packs (spermatofores) to the female, located in male headdanbacaklı (especially in ahtapot and ink fish). This structure enters the body of the female by breaking during mating and provides sperm transfer. This arm, which has been modified as an anesthetic, shows the differences of the specific shape and structure.
❓ What is Hectocotylus in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "Hectocotylus" is Hektokotil.
❓ Which medical field is Hektokotil related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.