Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae)
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Resumo: | Despite the recent research on Isoptera reproduction strategies, few studies have focused on the morphophysiology of the reproductive system in Neotropical termite species. The classic literature emphasizes the development of the female reproductive apparatus, generating a knowledge gap on the male reproductive system, including its neotenic differentiation and the evolution of the seminal vesicles. The development of the reproductive system in males of Silvestritermes euamignathus was followed from first-instar nymphs until primary kings, with emphasis on the histology of the gonads and seminal vesicles of primary and neotenic kings from field colonies. The maturation of the reproductive system follows post-embryonic development, reaching a peak of development in primary functional kings from field colonies. The testicles are already present in first-instar nymphs and show a progressive development that is completed in primary kings, which are characterized by an enlarged size and greater sperm production. Although spermatogenesis is observed in third-instar nymphs, only in fifth-instar nymphs are spermatozoa present in the testicles and in the seminal vesicles. Spermatozoa are also present in the testicles of neotenic reproductives, derived from different nymphal instars. After the foundation of a new colony and the maturation of the king, there is a significant increase in the reproductive apparatus and the testicular lobes, which mostly occupy the whole posterior abdomen in kings from field colonies. These individuals have a minimum of seven testicular lobes that are completely separated from each other and contain rounded, aflagellated spermatozoa, which are approximately 2–3 μm in diameter. Four-month old kings from laboratory colonies seem to be in a period of reproductive pause, as they display fewer sperm in the seminal vesicles. The seminal vesicles are specialized portions of the vasa deferentia that play a role in storage of spermatozoa. These structures produce a proteinaceous secretion in alates that is not observed in kings. The overall results indicate early maturation of the reproductive system in males of S. euamignathus; furthermore, the reproductive status of the different individuals might be linked to the development of the testicles and the production, storage and release of spermatozoa. The lack of a proteinaceous secretion in the seminal vesicles of kings, in comparison to alates, might be related to the maturation of the individuals after colony establishment. The development of the male reproductive system is consistent with queen physogastry, but in more discreet proportions. |
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Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae)HistochemistryReproductive systemSeminal vesiclesTesticlesVas deferensDespite the recent research on Isoptera reproduction strategies, few studies have focused on the morphophysiology of the reproductive system in Neotropical termite species. The classic literature emphasizes the development of the female reproductive apparatus, generating a knowledge gap on the male reproductive system, including its neotenic differentiation and the evolution of the seminal vesicles. The development of the reproductive system in males of Silvestritermes euamignathus was followed from first-instar nymphs until primary kings, with emphasis on the histology of the gonads and seminal vesicles of primary and neotenic kings from field colonies. The maturation of the reproductive system follows post-embryonic development, reaching a peak of development in primary functional kings from field colonies. The testicles are already present in first-instar nymphs and show a progressive development that is completed in primary kings, which are characterized by an enlarged size and greater sperm production. Although spermatogenesis is observed in third-instar nymphs, only in fifth-instar nymphs are spermatozoa present in the testicles and in the seminal vesicles. Spermatozoa are also present in the testicles of neotenic reproductives, derived from different nymphal instars. After the foundation of a new colony and the maturation of the king, there is a significant increase in the reproductive apparatus and the testicular lobes, which mostly occupy the whole posterior abdomen in kings from field colonies. These individuals have a minimum of seven testicular lobes that are completely separated from each other and contain rounded, aflagellated spermatozoa, which are approximately 2–3 μm in diameter. Four-month old kings from laboratory colonies seem to be in a period of reproductive pause, as they display fewer sperm in the seminal vesicles. The seminal vesicles are specialized portions of the vasa deferentia that play a role in storage of spermatozoa. These structures produce a proteinaceous secretion in alates that is not observed in kings. The overall results indicate early maturation of the reproductive system in males of S. euamignathus; furthermore, the reproductive status of the different individuals might be linked to the development of the testicles and the production, storage and release of spermatozoa. The lack of a proteinaceous secretion in the seminal vesicles of kings, in comparison to alates, might be related to the maturation of the individuals after colony establishment. The development of the male reproductive system is consistent with queen physogastry, but in more discreet proportions.Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Laboratório de Cupins Departamento de Biologia Instituto de Biociências Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP Campus Rio Claro, Avenida 24A, 1515, Bela VistaInstituto de Ciências Agrárias Universidade Federal de Uberlândia UFU Campus Monte Carmelo, Rodovia LMG 746, km 01Laboratório de Cupins Departamento de Biologia Instituto de Biociências Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP Campus Rio Claro, Avenida 24A, 1515, Bela VistaUniversidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU)Laranjo, Lara Teixeira [UNESP]Haifig, IvesCosta-Leonardo, Ana Maria [UNESP]2018-12-11T17:16:23Z2018-12-11T17:16:23Z2018-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article20-28application/pdfhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcz.2017.11.015Zoologischer Anzeiger, v. 272, p. 20-28.0044-5231http://hdl.handle.net/11449/17557510.1016/j.jcz.2017.11.0152-s2.0-850357659962-s2.0-85035765996.pdfScopusreponame:Repositório Institucional da UNESPinstname:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)instacron:UNESPengZoologischer Anzeiger0,623info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2023-12-11T06:14:11Zoai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/175575Repositório InstitucionalPUBhttp://repositorio.unesp.br/oai/requestopendoar:29462024-08-05T20:01:49.973943Repositório Institucional da UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)false |
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Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae) |
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Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae) |
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Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae) Laranjo, Lara Teixeira [UNESP] Histochemistry Reproductive system Seminal vesicles Testicles Vas deferens |
title_short |
Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae) |
title_full |
Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae) |
title_fullStr |
Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae) |
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Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae) |
title_sort |
Morphology of the male reproductive system during post-embryonic development of the termite Silvestritermes euamignathus (Isoptera: Termitidae) |
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Laranjo, Lara Teixeira [UNESP] |
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Laranjo, Lara Teixeira [UNESP] Haifig, Ives Costa-Leonardo, Ana Maria [UNESP] |
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Haifig, Ives Costa-Leonardo, Ana Maria [UNESP] |
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Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) |
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Laranjo, Lara Teixeira [UNESP] Haifig, Ives Costa-Leonardo, Ana Maria [UNESP] |
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Histochemistry Reproductive system Seminal vesicles Testicles Vas deferens |
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Histochemistry Reproductive system Seminal vesicles Testicles Vas deferens |
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Despite the recent research on Isoptera reproduction strategies, few studies have focused on the morphophysiology of the reproductive system in Neotropical termite species. The classic literature emphasizes the development of the female reproductive apparatus, generating a knowledge gap on the male reproductive system, including its neotenic differentiation and the evolution of the seminal vesicles. The development of the reproductive system in males of Silvestritermes euamignathus was followed from first-instar nymphs until primary kings, with emphasis on the histology of the gonads and seminal vesicles of primary and neotenic kings from field colonies. The maturation of the reproductive system follows post-embryonic development, reaching a peak of development in primary functional kings from field colonies. The testicles are already present in first-instar nymphs and show a progressive development that is completed in primary kings, which are characterized by an enlarged size and greater sperm production. Although spermatogenesis is observed in third-instar nymphs, only in fifth-instar nymphs are spermatozoa present in the testicles and in the seminal vesicles. Spermatozoa are also present in the testicles of neotenic reproductives, derived from different nymphal instars. After the foundation of a new colony and the maturation of the king, there is a significant increase in the reproductive apparatus and the testicular lobes, which mostly occupy the whole posterior abdomen in kings from field colonies. These individuals have a minimum of seven testicular lobes that are completely separated from each other and contain rounded, aflagellated spermatozoa, which are approximately 2–3 μm in diameter. Four-month old kings from laboratory colonies seem to be in a period of reproductive pause, as they display fewer sperm in the seminal vesicles. The seminal vesicles are specialized portions of the vasa deferentia that play a role in storage of spermatozoa. These structures produce a proteinaceous secretion in alates that is not observed in kings. The overall results indicate early maturation of the reproductive system in males of S. euamignathus; furthermore, the reproductive status of the different individuals might be linked to the development of the testicles and the production, storage and release of spermatozoa. The lack of a proteinaceous secretion in the seminal vesicles of kings, in comparison to alates, might be related to the maturation of the individuals after colony establishment. The development of the male reproductive system is consistent with queen physogastry, but in more discreet proportions. |
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