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spermatophore
CIDE DICTIONARY
spermatophore, n. [Spermato- + Gr. fe`rein to bear.].
- Same as Spermospore. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
spermatophore, n. an albuminous capsule containing spermatozoa found in various invertebrates.
Derivative
spermatophoric adj.
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