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intromittent organ

aedeagus

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].

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Type Organ
Body System Reproductive
Parent Structure male reproductive organ
Latin Name aedeagus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the intromittent organ?

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].

What body system is the intromittent organ part of?

The intromittent organ is part of the Reproductive.

What is the Latin name for the intromittent organ?

The Latin name for the intromittent organ is aedeagus.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0008811 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — intromittent organ Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.