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Table 2. Expression of the nematocin precursor (italic) and receptors at sites involved in different sub-steps of C. elegans male mating behavior.¹²^,⁴²^-⁴⁵.

Mating step	Involved site(s) expressing nematocin precursor/receptors^a
Response to hermaphrodite contact	ray sensory neurons, DVA sensory neuron
Turning	ray sensory neurons
Vulva location	HOB sensory neuron, DVA sensory neuron
Spicule prodding/insertion	spicule protractor muscles, oblique muscles, SPC sensory-motor neurons
Spicule protraction	spicule protractor muscles, SPC sensory-motor neurons

^a Nematocin precursor expression was also found in male-specific neurons which based on connectivity are probably involved in mating modules regulating male posture (CP, PDC) and insemination (CP) during mating.¹²^,⁴²

Table 2. Expression of the nematocin precursor (italic) and receptors at sites involved in different sub-steps of C. elegans male mating behavior.12,42-45.

Table 2. Expression of the nematocin precursor (italic) and receptors at sites involved in different sub-steps of C. elegans male mating behavior.¹²^,⁴²^-⁴⁵.