Testis-Ova

Cross-sectioned testis (central zone) of Hynobius nigrescens in May (azan stain); gv = germinal vesicle (nucleus), o = ooplasm, ss = secondary spermatogonia. Scale = 100 micrometer.
There are numerous secondary spermatogonia in the maturing lobules. Testis-ova (oocyte-like cells) are found occasionally in the testicular lobules.
Copyright 2002 Masato Hasumi, Dr. Sci. All rights reserved.
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