Question

describe differance between reproductive system of male and female cockroach

Answer 1

• In females:

  • 7^th sternum; boat-shaped
  • The 7^th, 8^th and 9^th 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 9^th and 10^th terga, and ventrally by the 9^th 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