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COELOMIC FLUID [1 record]

Record 1 2018-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
CONT

On exposure to water these inert, tadpole-shaped spermatozoa become frenziedly active, especially in the presence of coelomic fluid, which is the liquid that lubricates and separates the eggs while inside the female.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
CONT

Dès qu'ils se trouvent exposés à l'eau, les spermatozoïdes, en forme de têtards, se trouvent pris d'une activité frénétique au contact du fluide coelomique, c'est-à-dire du liquide qui lubrifie et sépare les œufs tant qu'ils sont dans le corps de la femelle.

Spanish

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