Question

Function of phallic gland in female reproductive system of cockroach

Answer 1

Conglobate (phallic) Gland: It is a large elongate sac like structure lies beneath the mushroom gland and ejaculatory duct. It opens by the side of male gonopore. The secretion of accessory glands is mixed with the spermatozoa (or in some insects, it concerned with the formation of spermatophores).

Answer 2

The function of the phallic gland

Explanation:

• The male reproductive system of cockroach consists of a pair of testes, vasa deferentia, an ejaculatory duct, utricular gland, phallic gland, and the external genitalia.

• It is a long and club-molded frill organ. It's front more extensive end lies in the sixth section marginally to one side of the nerve line.  

• It limits posteriorly into a rounded structure lastly decreases to open by a different gap found near the male gonopore at the rear finish of the body.