spermatophore (plural spermatophores)
(biology) A spermospore.
(zoology) A capsule or pocket enclosing a number of spermatozoa, found in many annelids, brachiopods, insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.
Source: Wiktionary
Sper"ma*to*phore, n. Etym: [Spermato- + Gr.
1. (Physiol.)
Definition: Same as Spermospore.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A capsule or pocket inclosing a number of spermatozoa. They are present in many annelids, brachiopods, mollusks, and crustaceans. In cephalopods the structure of the capsule is very complex.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 February 2025
(noun) shad-like food fish that runs rivers to spawn; often salted or smoked; sometimes placed in genus Pomolobus
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