Higher magnification of (A) the basal cytoplasm of the principal secretory cell of the vesicular gland showing the binucleation (N), abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER), numerous mitochondria (M) and basal lamina. (B) Shows the apical cytoplasm with well developed RER, mitochondria. Note the apical cilia (C) and the numerous dark granules (DG) attached.

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Light and Electron Microscopic Studies of the Seminal Vesicular Glands of the African Straw-coloured Fruit Bat, Eidolon helvum

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Nov 2020

Abiaezute Clifford
Innocent Nwaogu
I.R. Obidike
Udensi M Igwebuike

Background: Secretions from the seminal vesicular gland enhance the survival and reproductive functions of the spermatozoa. The order Chiroptera has evolved great diversity in their reproductive structure influenced by location, abiotic factors and availability of food. Eidolon helvum is a near threatened tropical African fruit bat and little is kn...