spermatophore in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Spermatophore is a capsule or packet containing sperm, produced by male organisms, that is transferred to a female during mating for reproductive purposes.
Crossword clues for spermatophore
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "spermatophore".
- Reproductive packet transferred during mating.
- Capsule containing sperm from male.
- Sperm delivery system in some species.
- Mating structure involved in reproduction.
- Sperm-containing packet used in copulation.
Spermatophore sentence examples
- The male squid transfers his spermatophore to the female during mating.
- Scientists studied the structure of the spermatophore to understand its role in reproduction.
- In some species, the spermatophore can be as long as the animal itself.
- The female collects the spermatophore and later fertilizes her eggs internally.
- Research on spermatophores has provided insights into the evolutionary adaptations of cephalopods.