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Claspers logo #20004the external reproductive organs of male sharks, rays and chimaeras
Found on http://australianmuseum.net.au/Glossary-of-fish-terms

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claspers logo #22045Appendages at the end of the abdomen of males to secure the female during mating
Found on http://butterflywebsite.com/articles/glossary.cfm

Claspers

Claspers logo #20126modifications of the male elasmobranchs pelvic fins that are rod-like and are used to transfer sperm during mating.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20126

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Claspers logo #10444The abdominal and anal segment legs.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

Claspers

Claspers logo #22666The sex organs for male members of Chondrichthyes, used for the passing of sperm to a female's organs. All elasmobranchs have interenal fertilization. The claspers (or lack of) are one of the major physical indications as to the sex of a shark and are found just behind the pelvic fin. Although there ar e two claspers, only one is used at a time.
Found on http://www.pelagic.org/biology/glossary.html

Claspers

Claspers logo #23115the external reproductive organs of male sharks, rays and chimaeras
Found on http://www.translationdirectory.com/glossaries/glossary302.php

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Claspers logo #22664The two rolls of cartilage found near the pelvic fins of sexually mature male sharks. They serve to guide the sperm into the female’s cloaca during mating.
Found on http://www.world-of-sharks.com/shark-glossary.html
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