Spermatheca
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌspɜːməˈθiːkə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spermatheca is a noun meaning (anatomy) A small sac within the reproductive tract of some female invertebrates, such as insects, which stores sperm until it is used to fertilize the ova.
Meaning
(anatomy) A small sac within the reproductive tract of some female invertebrates, such as insects, which stores sperm until it is used to fertilize the ova.
Word Forms
- spermathecas
- spermathecae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spermatotheca, spermatophore, spermary, spermatium, spermatovum, spermatophylax.
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