Anatomy
Its internal anatomy consists of two parts, the central portion, consisting of connective tissue, and rich in blood vessels, and its periphery consists of the cortex, which contains follicles in various stages of development. Molecules of various proteins are present in the outer layer of the follicles, homologous to the zona pellucida of the ovum. The Bidder's Organ's physiology is unique, having no connection with the sexual changing capabilities of amniotes (i.e., reptiles, avians, and mammals).
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