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As an evolutionary entomologist, I can't pass up the opportunity to mention 'traumatic insemination'. Some bedbug males inseminate their mate by simply piercing the female's exoskeleton. This has led in some species to females having 'paragenitalia', a secondary opening in a new place to prevent guide the males and limit the damage.
Mike
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Michael Caterino
Clemson, SC
1970 tangerine (=Tiger Orange) 'T' targa
restoration: mk911.blogspot.com
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