Testicular follicles

Pronunciation
/tes-tik-yuh-ler fol-i-kuls/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Testicular follicle
Plural
Testicular follicles

Definition

Structures within the testes where sperm are produced, specifically referring to insect and arachnid anatomy.

Etymology

Example

Mature sperm develop within testicular follicles in many insect species.

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