Sentences with HECTOCOTYLUS
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"The hectocotylus is the specialized arm of a male octopus used to transfer sperm to the female during mating."
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"The hectocotylus is often detachable so that the male can offer it to the female."
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"The male octopus uses his hectocotylus to directly insert spermatophores into the female's body."
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"The hectocotylus is typically longer and more thin than the other arms of an octopus."
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"During mating, the hectocotylus of the male octopus is inserted into the female's mantle cavity."
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"The hectocotylus may have specialized structures or hooks to ensure the transfer of sperm is successful."
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"Once the hectocotylus is detached, the male octopus can regenerate a new one."
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"The male octopus waves his hectocotylus in a display to attract a mate."
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"The hectocotylus of some species of octopus is highly decorated and colorful."
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"The hectocotylus of the octopus serves as its reproductive organ."
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"The female octopus uses chemical signals to attract the male towards her hectocotylus."
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"The male octopus has a specialized pouch to store and protect his hectocotylus."
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"The female octopus may reject the male's hectocotylus if she is not ready to mate."
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"The hectocotylus is equipped with sensory cells to detect the female's reproductive state."
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"The hectocotylus is transferred from the male to the female through a specialized mating arm."
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"The male octopus carefully positions his hectocotylus to deliver the spermatophores."
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"The hectocotylus of some octopus species may remain attached to the female even after mating."
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"Mating success in octopuses often depends on the effectiveness of the hectocotylus."
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"The male octopus guards his hectocotylus after mating to prevent theft by other males."
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"The hectocotylus is considered one of the most fascinating adaptations in cephalopods."
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"The hectocotylus is a specialized arm of the male octopus used for reproduction."
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"The hectocotylus transfers packets of sperm called spermatophores to the female during mating."
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"The hectocotylus may detach and transfer to the female during mating in some species of octopus."
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"The hectocotylus is often shaped differently from the other arms of the octopus."
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"The hectocotylus of the argonaut octopus is a long and thin structure."
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"Scientists study the morphology and function of the hectocotylus in different cephalopod species."
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"The hectocotylus is used by the male octopus to physically insert spermatophores into the female."
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"The hectocotylus of male squid can be regenerated if lost during mating or fighting."
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"The evolution of hectocotylus in cephalopods is thought to have occurred multiple times independently."
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"The detached hectocotylus may continue to function and transfer spermatophores to the female after mating."
