Evidence of a neural loop involved in controlling spermathecal contractions in locusta migratoria

Journal of Insect Physiology

Volumn 47, Issue 6, 2001, Pages 607-616

  Clark, Julie ^a   Lange, Angela B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Genital chamber; Neural loop; Sensory neurons; Spermatheca

Indexed keywords

ACTION POTENTIAL; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; EGG; EJACULATION; ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY; FERTILIZATION; GENITAL SYSTEM; INNERVATION; MECHANICAL STIMULATION; MUSCLE CONTRACTILITY; NERVE POTENTIAL; NONHUMAN; REPRODUCTION; SENSORY NERVE CELL;

LOCUSTA MIGRATORIA;

EID: 0035051043     PISSN: 00221910     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-1910(00)00149-9     Document Type: Article

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