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Noun: spermatophore  ,spur'ma-tu,for
  1. 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

Derived forms: spermatophores

Encyclopedia: Spermatophore

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