PERIGONIA Meaning and
Definition
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Perigonia is a term used in entomology to refer to a specialized structure commonly found in certain insects, particularly in the order Hymenoptera. It involves a cluster or group of male reproductive organs or gonads. This structure serves as a reservoir for sperm that is transferred during mating.
The perigonia usually consists of a cluster of tiny sacs or tubules that may be located within the genitalia or other specific regions of the male insect's body. These sacs or tubules contain large quantities of sperm, which can be released during the mating process to fertilize the female's eggs.
The perigonia is a crucial reproductive adaptation in Hymenoptera, as it allows for the efficient transfer of sperm to the female, increasing the chances of successful fertilization. The structure also helps in sperm competition, as males can potentially transfer a larger volume of sperm compared to other insect species, further improving their reproductive success.
It should be noted that perigonia can vary in appearance and structure across different species of Hymenoptera, reflecting their diverse reproductive strategies. Studying the perigonia in various insect species contributes to a better understanding of their reproductive biology and the evolutionary adaptations that have shaped these organisms.
Common Misspellings for PERIGONIA
Similar spelling words for PERIGONIA
- PRCCNO,
- Barken,
- bargain-priced,
- pairgain,
- berigan,
- borkenau,
- pargana,
- barkhan,
- bracken,
- bargoon,
- broken-backed,
- breakin,
- paragon,
- brecon,
- bourquin,
- Parken,
- perigon,
- parkyn,
- berghahn,
- bourgoin-jallieu,
- perricone,
- Barracoon,
- breggin,
- bergan,
- Parkin,
- barkin,
- paraguayan,
- Perigone,
- burqini,
- PORCN,
- "bargain,
- broken-in,
- PRCAN,
- broken-handed,
- Bargainee,
- broken-up,
- Barracan,
- "bargain",
- pericon,
- burqin,
- procne,
- Barcon,
- perrachon,
- berken,
- pragyan,
- parecon,
- burgoyne,
- pergunnah,
- heart-broken,
- brocken,
- baragouin,
- berghaan,
- procon-ten,
- PROCON,
- barkan,
- burkini,
- burgan,
- broken-heartedness,
- bargain-counter,
- bryggen,
- birkin,
- perkin-elmer,
- brucan,
- Brachuna,
- birken,
- brackeen,
- BRKN,
- burgoon,
- baracan,
- borken,
- bourgogne,
- bourgoin,
- barcan,
- Wind-broken,
- broken-down,
- plea-bargain,
- burkina-faso,
- PRCNO,
- Praguian,
- Perkin,
- broken,
- procaine,
- broken-off,
- broken-windows,
- POWERCON,
- berikon,
- brokan,
- bruggen,
- Broken-bellied,
- barican,
- bargain,
- breakin\',
- prochnow,
- birkhahn,
- berghain,
- broken-field,
- birkenau,
- peercoin,
- barragan,
- PRCNU,
- Biorgan,
- brogan,
- bargon,
- beer can,
- BRACAN,
- preknow,
- Time-bargain,
- bargain-sale,
- Parochian,
- break in,
- bourgon,
- Brookanne,
- Perkyn,
- berrigan,
- berkane,
- berkan,
- auschwitz-birkenau,
- Broggan,
- baragon,
- berkano,
- progun,
- prakan,
- Broken-winded,
- Broken-hearted,
- proagon,
- Brogann,
- bargain-hunting,
- burkean,
- bargain-basement,
- BURKINA,
- paracone,
- broken-record,
- PERCN,
- brecken,
- un-broken,
- preknew,
- rue-bargain,
- Procan,
- breckin,
- Pock-broken,
- Broken-Windedness,
- bracken-clock,
- bricken,
- house-broken.
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