accessory male

accessory male
a male fish which attempts to fertilise eggs of a breeding female at the expense of a dominant male

Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.

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  • Male internal genitalia — Latin organa genitalia masculina interna The male internal genitalia refers to the portion of the male reproductive system consisting of seminal tract and prostate …   Wikipedia

  • Male reproductive system (human) — This article is about the human male reproductive system. For the male reproductive systems of other organisms, see Sexual reproduction. Male reproductive system (human) Drawing of the Male Internal Sexual Anatomy Latin …   Wikipedia

  • accessory gland — (Order Stomatopoda): In male reproductive system, pair of slender glands in thorax under heart; fused anteriorly and opening at tips of penes (via ducts running parallel to sperm ducts) [Stachowitsch, 1992] …   Crustacea glossary

  • Wine accessory — A Wine accessory is generally any equipment that may be used in the storing or serving of wine. Wine accessories include many items such as wine glasses, corkscrews, and wine racks. Contents 1 Wine glasses 2 Wine bottle openers 3 Wine coolers …   Wikipedia

  • Navicular fossa of male urethra — The male urethra laid open on its anterior (upper) surface. Latin fossa navicularis urethrae Gray s …   Wikipedia

  • reproductive system, animal — Introduction       any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce.       The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which living organisms duplicate themselves. Animals compete with… …   Universalium

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