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Sentences with HECTOCOTYLI

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"The hectocotyli is a specialized arm used by male cephalopods to transfer spermatophores to the female."
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"The hectocotyli can be found in various species of octopus, squid, and cuttlefish."
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"During mating, the hectocotyli of the male octopus detaches and is inserted into the female's mantle cavity."
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"The hectocotyli of the male squid has a unique shape and contains a packet of sperm."
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"The hectocotyli can be regenerated by the male cephalopod if it is lost or damaged."
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"The hectocotyli of some species have hooks or spines to aid in sperm transfer."
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"The hectocotyli is an adaptation that allows male cephalopods to reproduce more efficiently."
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"The female cephalopod uses enzymes to break down the sperm in the hectocotyli before using it to fertilize her eggs."
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"The hectocotyli is a complex structure that has evolved independently in different groups of cephalopods."
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"The term hectocotyli is derived from the Greek words 'hecto' meaning hundred, and 'kotylē' meaning cavity."
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"Scientists study the morphology and function of hectocotyli to understand the reproductive strategies of cephalopods."
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"The hectocotyli transfer in some species can be a violent process, with the male using his arm to forcefully insert it into the female."
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"Male octopuses have a specialized hectocotyli for each arm, allowing them to mate multiple times in their lifetime."
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"The hectocotyli remains attached to the female cephalopod until it is eventually reabsorbed."
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"The precise mechanics of how the hectocotyli transfers sperm to the female are still being studied."
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"The hectocotyli is often larger and more elaborate in species with complex mating behaviors."
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"The hectocotyli is an example of the amazing diversity of reproductive strategies in the animal kingdom."
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"The evolution of the hectocotyli is considered a key innovation in the success of cephalopods."
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"The presence of a hectocotyli is one of the distinguishing characteristics of male cephalopods."
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"Male cuttlefish use their hectocotyli to inject sperm directly into the female's body."
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"The hectocotyli of male cephalopods are specialized arms used for transferring sperm to the female."
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"The octopus extended its hectocotyli to fertilize the eggs."
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"The hectocotyli in squid are detachable and can be regenerated if lost."
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"During mating, the male cuttlefish uses its hectocotyli to transfer sperm packets called spermatophores."
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"The hectocotyli of the Nautilus have evolved into tentacles for capturing prey."
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"Male argonauts have hectocotyli that detach and swim toward the female."
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"The female giant squid receives the sperm with her hectocotyli and stores it until fertilization."
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"The hectocotyli of the male vampire squid are covered in suckers."
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"Some species of male octopuses display bioluminescence in their hectocotyli."
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"The hectocotyli in male chambered nautiluses are modified tentacles used for mating."
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