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The duration of the survival of the sperms in the female genital tract is the longest of 4 years in
The duration of the survival of the sperms in the female genital tract is the longest of 4 years in
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The correct option is B Bats
In most mammals, sperm is capable of fertilizing eggs for only a few days after copulation. A sperm has short lifespan sets a narrow time frame for fertilization. In contrast, female bats are capable of storing sperms for longer durations of several months or even 3-4 years. In the case of hibernating temperate species, the duration of storage can be much longer extending to years.
In most mammals, sperm is capable of fertilizing eggs for only a few days after copulation. A sperm has short lifespan sets a narrow time frame for fertilization. In contrast, female bats are capable of storing sperms for longer durations of several months or even 3-4 years. In the case of hibernating temperate species, the duration of storage can be much longer extending to years.
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