spermatium
/spɜrˈmeɪʃiəm/
noun
- A small, non-motile male reproductive cell produced by certain fungi and algae.
- Under the microscope, the spermatium looked like a tiny, round spore.
- The fungus releases spermatia that fuse with female structures to start a new life cycle.
- Scientists studied how the spermatium transfers genetic material during reproduction.