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spermatophore

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Noun
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sper=mat=o=phore

CIDE DICTIONARY

spermatophoren. [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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