axolotl sperm

[Susan Duhon, IU Axolotl Colony]

We would like to know about obtaining sperm from the axolotl, e.g., for
artificial insemination.  Does anyone know why the sperm is obtained from
the vas deferens and not from the testes? What sperm counts can be 
expected using the vas deferens?

Susan Duhon


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Susan T. Duhon               Indiana University Axolotl Colony
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