Spermatophore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spermatophore is a noun meaning (biology) A spermospore.
Meaning
(biology) A spermospore.
More Meanings
- (zoology) A capsule or pocket enclosing a number of spermatozoa, found in many annelids, brachiopods, insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.
Example Sentences
The spermatophores begin to ejaculate immediately after leaving the penis and the whole process is completed in a very few seconds. Pulling the filament attached to the ejaculatory end of a spermatophore is all that is needed to start its ejaculation.
Word Forms
- spermatophores
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spermatiophore, spermophore, spermospore, spermatovum, spermatospore, spermophyte.
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