sperm sac
The term "sperm sac" is used to describe various structures in male organisms related to the storage or transport of sperm.
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Definition
C1Animal Reproduction
(technical, academic)A structure in certain male animals, like cephalopods, that stores spermatozoa.
Example
- In some cephalopods, the sperm sac plays a crucial role in reproduction.
C1Biology
(general, technical)A pouch or cavity in some male organisms where sperm is produced, stored, or transported.
Example
- The sperm sac in certain invertebrates ensures the safe storage of sperm until fertilization.
Similar
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