intromittent organ
An external organ of a male organism that is specialized to deliver sperm during copulation. Intromittent organs are found most often in terrestrial species, as most aquatic species fertilize their eggs externally, although there are exceptions[WP].
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Source attestations
| Source | Label / path | Assertions | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | Host-associated > Fish > Reproductive system > Intromittent organ |
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Broader habitats
- male reproductive organ
UBERON:0003135 - Reproductive system
habitatmech:GOLD.cad831cd73
Also called
- aedeagus
- copulatory organ
- penis