clasper
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Male sharks internally fertilize females with one of their two sperm-transfer organs, called claspers. — National Geographic, "How do Animals Have Sex Underwater?," 27 May 2017 Claspers are penis-like organs male sharks use to transfer seminal fluid into the vent of a female. — National Geographic, "7 Amazing Animal Organs People Don't Have," 14 Jan. 2017 In some species, the claspers are held in place by spiny projections. — National Geographic, "7 Amazing Animal Organs People Don't Have," 14 Jan. 2017 In males the pelvic claspers, used in mating, glow. — David Gruber, National Geographic, "Through a Shark's Eyes: See How They Glow in the Deep," 25 Apr. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'clasper.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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