spermathecum

receptaculum seminis

An organ of the female reproductive tract that functions to receive and store sperm from the male, and can sometimes be the site of fertilization when the oocytes are ready.

Type Organ
Body System Reproductive
Parent Structure organ
Latin Name receptaculum seminis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the spermathecum?
An organ of the female reproductive tract that functions to receive and store sperm from the male, and can sometimes be the site of fertilization when the oocytes are ready.
What body system is the spermathecum part of?
The spermathecum is part of the Reproductive.
What is the Latin name for the spermathecum?
The Latin name for the spermathecum is receptaculum seminis.

Related Structures

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