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From: Reproductive system of the genus Crasiella (Gastrotricha, Macrodasyida)

Fig. 1

Morphology of the reproductive system of Crasiella diplura (b, c, d, e DIC microscopy). a Drawing of a dorsal view of Crasiella diplura showing the reproductive system (modified from Clausen 1968). b Habitus of an adult specimen c Proximal portion of the testes at the level of the pharingeo-intestinal junction. d Fusion of the sperm ducts on the mid-ventral plan (arrow). e Posterior region of the body: the mature oocyte, the fusion of the sperm ducts (arrow), and the frontal and caudal organs are clearly visible. co caudal organ, fo frontal organ, mo oocyte, ov ovary, t testes. Scale bars b = 50 μm; ce = 15 μm

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