Mating behaviour of Setipellis stigmatica (Gastropoda: Cepolidae) in captivity, morphology of dart and spermatophore
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Setipellis stigmatica (Cepolidae) is a hermaphroditic, Cuban endemic land snail, of which mating behaviour has never been studied. Here, we described the mating behaviour and the use of the dart apparatus of S. stigmatica, in captivity, including data on the morphology of the dart and the spermatophore. The study was conducted in November 2012 and between January-February 2016. Thirteen adult individuals were collected in Escaleras de Jaruco, Cuba. Individuals were kept isolated in plastic containers between seven and 14 days before the mating sessions. Mating duration averaged 164 min and consisted of three stages: courtship, copulation and post-copulation. On average, courtship lasted 107 min, and included tactile and oral contacts, and consumption of mucus secreted by partially everted genitalia during intromission attempts. Copulation started simultaneously and lasted on average 43 min. During this stage took place the reciprocal exchange of spermatophores. The spermatophore was formed by three regions: neck, body and tail, without spines but with transversal ridges in the neck and body. There is a prominent bulge in the body just in its junction with the neck. We suggested that this hook could slow down spermatophore movement into the bursa copulatrix. Post-copulation average was 9 min; penis withdrawal established the beginning of this stage. During all mating stages, pairs did not exhibit circling movements but two uses of the dart apparatus were distinguished: rubbing and stabbing, all of which were mainly directed toward the anterior region of the partner’s body, usually without loss of the dart.
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Cuba, Mollusca, reproduction, endemic species
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