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seminiferous tubule

Term ID
ZFA:0005879
Synonyms
  • seminiferous tubules
  • sperm duct
Definition
Tubules formed by the seminiferous epithelium that contains spermatogenic cyst surrounded by somatic support cells, called Sertoli cells. The lumen of he seminiferous tubules connects to the sperm or efferent duct. (1)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
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