The Millipede's Four Penises (IMAGE)

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The Millipede's Four Penises

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The new millipede's four penises. The ninth and tenth pair of legs of Illacme tobini are used as copulatory devices to transfer sperm to the female.

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Paul Marek, Virginia Tech

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