Hemipenes

Word HEMIPENES
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Definitions and meanings of "Hemipenes"

What do we mean by hemipenes?

Each of a pair of intromittent organs of male snakes and lizards, usually held inverted within the body but everted for reproduction via erectile tissue.

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The word "hemipenes" in example sentences

Males have a double penis, called hemipenes, also found in some snakes and other lizards. ❋ Michael Bane (2010)

The report said that males have a double penis, called hemipenes, which are also found in some snakes and other lizards. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Like many snakes, the male garter snake has two penises, called "hemipenes," on each side of its body. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Well, here's the lowdown, according to AFP: "Males have a double penis, called hemipenes, also found in some snakes and other lizards. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It is most notable for its “hemipenes” double penis. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She not only has no penis, she has no penes, because most male lizards have two penes which make them hemipenes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Once the female is courted, the male will grasp the female by the neck in his jaws and insert his hemipenes to fertilize the female. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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