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Aids in the transfer of spermatophores into the female cloaca.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoClaspers are an attachment on a shark to tell if its a girl or boy.(only males have claspers)
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How many pinuses do sharks have?
Male sharks have two external reproductive organs called claspers, which serve the same reproductive purpose as a penis.
Do female sharks have claspers?
No, they are only found on male sharks."Claspers are rolls of cartilage that become stiffened with calcium in the adult. The presence or absence of these claspers make it very easy to differentiate males from females..."
Where is a sharks penis located?
The sharks penis is located in it's claspers.
What are claspers?
a ding a ling in male sharks used to make babies :-)
What appendages do sharks have?
Sharks have no bony appendages and arguably no appendages unless you count the claspers of the male shark. Fins are not articulating.
Do sharks have 2 penises?
No. These "penises" are called claspers, which deposit semen into the female shark.
What kind of invertebrate is the shark?
Sharks are vertebrates; they have spines.
How do you know what is a male great white?
Male sharks have reproductive organs called "claspers", which are attached to the pelvic fins.
What are the male sex cells in the great white shark?
Claspers.
How will you know if a hammerhead is male or female?
Examine the pelvic fins on the bottom of the shark. Male sharks will have two, tubular claspers trailing off the back part of the fins. Female sharks will have normal, rounded fins. The claspers on the male shark are its reproductive organs and are used to internally fertilize the female. Juvenile males will have smaller, short claspers and can be harder to identify.
How do you tell if a Great White Shark is a boy or girl?
If you are able to handle the shark, flip it over on it's back. Look on the underside of the shark, right in between it's lower fins by the tail. You will see the genitals. Male nurse sharks will have long fin like appendeges hanging on both sides of the genitals. These are called "claspers". These aide the male in mating with the female. Female nurse sharks will not have these claspers.
How can puffer fish kill sharks?
If the shark eats the puffer fish and puffer fish is inside the sharks throat it blows up like a balloon with really sharp spines so yes puffer fish can really kill sharks.
