insect dissection (Silphidae)

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Description

Microscopic dissection to locate and examine spermatheca in female burying beetles. Standard entomological dissection technique adapted for reproductive organ examination.

Typical Equipment

• dissecting microscope
• Zeiss microscope
• fine dissection tools
• slides

Output Measurements

• spermatheca morphology
• sperm motility

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