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hectocotylus

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Definitions

  1. A modified arm of any of several male cephalopods that functions as a reproductive organ by transferring sperm to the mantle of the female.

Word origin

From New Latin, corresponding to hecto- + Ancient Greek κότυλος (kótulos, “small cup”).

Used in a sentence

  • When not in use, the male's hectocotylus hides in a pouch, leaving him to go about his business with only seven arms.
  • The hectocotylus, like many other genitals, is made of soft tissues which are unlikely to be fossilised.

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