describe differance between reproductive system of male and female cockroach
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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.
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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