describe differance between reproductive system of male and female cockroach

  • In females:

    • 7th sternum; boat-shaped
    • The 7th, 8th and 9th sterna form the genital pouch (brood).
    • Anterior part of genital pouch contains gonopore, spermathecal pores and collateral glands.
  • In males:

    • Genital pouch lies at the hind part of the abdomen
    • Genital pouch is bounded dorsally by the 9th and 10th terga, and ventrally by the 9th sternum.
    • Genital pouch contains dorsal anus, ventral male genital pore and gonapophysis.
    • Bear a pair of short, thread-like anal styles which are not present in females

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