Anatomy of the spermatophore in triatomines (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) and its applications to the study of Chagas disease vector biology

ASP Lourenço, JR Santos-Mallet, SPC Freitas - 2013 - arca.fiocruz.br
ASP Lourenço, JR Santos-Mallet, SPC Freitas
2013arca.fiocruz.br
The present study focused on spermatophore structure, transfer, and subsequent destination
inside bloodfeeding females of the species Triatoma infestans and Rhodnius neglectus. The
morphology of the spermatophore differed between the species studied, such that in T.
infestans, the shape was ovaloid, whereas in R. neglectus, the shape resembled a rod.
Structures' spine-like cuticulars distributed across the inner surface of the vagina of both
species were observed; however, the role of these cuticulars is unknown in Triatominae. In …
Abstract
The present study focused on spermatophore structure, transfer, and subsequent destination inside bloodfeeding females of the species Triatoma infestans and Rhodnius neglectus. The morphology of the spermatophore differed between the species studied, such that in T. infestans, the shape was ovaloid, whereas in R. neglectus, the shape resembled a rod. Structures’ spine-like cuticulars distributed across the inner surface of the vagina of both species were observed; however, the role of these cuticulars is unknown in Triatominae. In both species, there was an opening in the spermatophore exactly where the common oviduct is connected, thereby making it possible to confirm that the process of spermatozoid migration takes place through this opening. The results obtained show that the spermatophores of T. infestans and R. neglectus differ in size, shape, and structure. Therefore, they can be used as taxonomic markers and may provide information regarding physiology and evolution.
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