Four pairs of spermathecal apertures are situated on the ventro-lateral sides of the intersegmental grooves in which segments?
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Correct answer: 5th - 9th
Spermathecal apertures are found in the intersegmental grooves of 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, and 8/9. These openings receive and store spermatozoa during copulation.
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