The neural control of spermathecal contractions in the locust, Locusta migratoria

Journal of Insect Physiology

Volumn 46, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 191-201

  Clark, Julie ^a   Lange, Angela B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Genital chamber; Motor neurons; Sensory neurons; Spermatheca

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; ELECTROSTIMULATION; INNERVATION; LOCUST; MOTONEURON; NEUROPHYSIOLOGY; NONHUMAN; PERISTALSIS; SENSORY NERVE CELL;

EID: 0033962034     PISSN: 00221910     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-1910(99)00116-X     Document Type: Article

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