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Spermatology in the Acari: systematic and functional implications

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The Acari

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Sperm ultrastructure in the Acari is reflected against the background of current knowledge on arachnid and xiphosuran sperm cells. Acari possess highly diverse, aflagellate spermatozoa. The division of the Acari into no more than two major groups — Anactinotrichida and Actinotrichida — is supported by spermatological results. Within both groups it is possible to distinguish between plesiomorphic and apomorphic sperm types with taxon-specific characteristics. Spermatozoa are delivered from the male in a transport form, which is specifically altered in the female (capacitation), a process known from the Ixodida, Varroidae, Bdellidae, Tetranychidae, and Acaridida. Since sperm ultrastructure is related to mode of insemination and the fertilization conditions, some functional interpretations are included with special regard to the Anactinotrichida/Gamasida. An hypothesis is outlined which could describe some steps in the evolution of podospermy.

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