Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction

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A Role for the Mullerian Gland of an Adult Male Caecilian in the Aspects of Internal Fertilization:A Study Adopting Immunological Tools


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1 Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan Univeristy, Tiruchirappalti 620 024, India
2 Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom 695 581, India
3 Department of Zoology, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli 620 020, India
     

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The retention of Mullerian duct in the adult male caecilians has been an intriguing aspect of reproductive biology of the vertebrates, as it defies the established knowledge of sex differentiation. It is hypothesized that this retention must have a bearing on the unique aspects of their reproduction namely internal fertilization and partial- to total viviparity, particularly in the secretion of a seminal plasma in which sperm should be suspended during ejaculation.
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  • A Role for the Mullerian Gland of an Adult Male Caecilian in the Aspects of Internal Fertilization:A Study Adopting Immunological Tools

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M. G. Jancy
Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan Univeristy, Tiruchirappalti 620 024, India
M. Smita
Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom 695 581, India
M. M. Ibrahmsha
Department of Zoology, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli 620 020, India
O. V. Oommen
Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom 695 581, India
M. A. Akbarsha
Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan Univeristy, Tiruchirappalti 620 024, India

Abstract


The retention of Mullerian duct in the adult male caecilians has been an intriguing aspect of reproductive biology of the vertebrates, as it defies the established knowledge of sex differentiation. It is hypothesized that this retention must have a bearing on the unique aspects of their reproduction namely internal fertilization and partial- to total viviparity, particularly in the secretion of a seminal plasma in which sperm should be suspended during ejaculation.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.18519/jer%2F2003%2Fv7%2F98898