sexual tentacles
English translation: Hectocotylus/copulatory arms (?)
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| 2 +3 | Hectocotylus/copulatory arms (?) |
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| 3 | Giant Squid Sexual tentacles |
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| 交接腕 （こうせつわん、ヘクトコチルス、hectocotylus, hectocotylized arm） |
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peer agreement (net): +3Hectocotylus/copulatory arms (?) Explanation: octopuses and squids have special tentacles that serve reproductive functions. These tentacles are called "hectocotylized arms" or "copulatory arms." In males of these species, one of the tentacles is modified and used to transfer sperm to the female during the act of reproduction. The term "sexual tentacles" is not a commonly used zoological term in the context of marine animals. It is possible that it is a specific term or description used within the seafood industry or by the company whose brochure you are translating. Reference: http://https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hectocotylus |
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