spermatophore

Noun

sper=mat=o=phore

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]

spermatophore, n. an albuminous capsule containing spermatozoa found in various invertebrates.

Derivative

spermatophoric adj.

For further exploring for "spermatophore" in Webster Dictionary Online