昆虫雄性附腺分泌物的生理功能

Physiological function of male accessory gland secretions of insects

昆虫的雄性附腺是其内生殖系统的重要组成部分.雄性附腺的分泌物在交配过程中起着至关重要的作用.一方面可对精子进行保护,贮存和活化,增强精子的竞争力.另一方面雄性附腺分泌物对雌虫的生殖活性有很大的影响,几乎包括了雌虫生殖行为的所有方面.如改变雌虫的行为(显著诱导性不敏感性,降低性吸引力),增强产卵力,促进排卵,对产出卵的进行化学上的保护等.

Male accessory glands of insect are the most important component of internal reproductive organs.Secretions of male accessory glands play an roleduring mating.They facilitate sperm storage and ensuring that any eggs laid will be fertilized by that male s sperm.Secretions of male accessory glands exert wide-ranging effects on female reproductive activity.The accessory gland secretions may affect virtually all aspects of the female s reproductive activity.The secretions may renderher unwilling or unable to re...