Abstract
The general anatomy of the adult Lucifer has been satisfactorily made known by the observations of Souleyet, Huxley, Hensen, Dana, Semper, Claus, Dohrn, and Faxon; and the only facts which I have to add relate to the structure of the reproductive organs. The earliest recorded observations upon this subject are by Dana (‘United States Exploring Expedition during the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, and 1842ʼ under the Command of Charles Wilkes, U. S. N., vol. xiii., part 1). In plate 44, fig. 9, b, h, and m" , he gives a very correct representation of the male reproductive organs and spermatophore of an adult male specimen of Lucifer ( acestra ); but his description of these figures (p. 670) shows that he was completely at a loss for an interpretation of the parts which he has represented, and had no idea of their true function.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
