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Chromodorididae - The sea slug

English · Paperback / Softback

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Scientists have discovered a sea slug which has the capacity to detach, re-grow and then re-use its penis! Japanese researchers have closely scrutinized the bizarre mating behaviour of the sea slug which they referred to as the Chromodoris reticulata. Basically, the Chromodoris reticulata resides in the Pacific Ocean, mostly in the warm waters of Southeast Asia. The Chromodoris reticulata is a red-and-white slug and does not have any shell. According to experts, the Chromodoris reticulata is the first creature which is recognized for repeatedly copulate with what it is scientifically described as a disposable penis. It is vital to note that the sex life of the sea slug has proved to be complicated even before detachable organs come into play. Ahead of all, scientists have mentioned that the slug is an hermaphrodite, hence are referred to as nudibranchs. Nudibranch denotes the ability to have both male and female sexual organs which can be used at the same time...

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Assisted by Edward R. Miller-Jones (Editor), Edwar R Miller-Jones (Editor)
Publisher FastBook Publishing
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.01.2013
 
EAN 9786130150648
ISBN 978-613-0-15064-8
No. of pages 92
Subject Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Microbiology

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