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Excretory Organs of Palaemon Malcolmsonii

The following points highlight the four main excretory organs of Palaemon Malcolmsonii. The organs are: 1. Antennary Glands 2. Lateral Ducts 3. Renal Sac 4. Integument. Palaemon Malcolmsonii: Excretory Organ # 1. Antennary Glands: The antennary gland or green gland of adult Palaemon lies enclosed within the coxal segment of each antenna. Each gland is an opaque-white structure of the [...]

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Reproductive System of Cockroach (With Diagram)

In this article we will discuss about the reproductive system of cockroach. Male Reproductive Organs of Cockroach: The male reproductive system of cockroach consists of a pair of testes, vasa deferentia, an ejaculatory duct, utricular gland, phallic gland and the external genitalia. (i) Testes: There is a pair of three-lobed testes lying dorsolaterally in the 4th and 5th abdominal segments, [...]

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Sense Organs in Palaemon Malcolmsonii

The following points highlight the four main types of sense organs in Palaemon Malcolmsonii. The sense organs are:  1. Compound Eyes 2. Statocysts 3. Tactile Organs 4. Olfactory Setae.  Sense Organ: Type # 1. Compound Eyes: Structure: In Palaemon Malcolmsonii, there is a pair of black and hemispherical compound eyes. Each eye is borne on a short two-jointed movable stalk [...]

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