spermatophore
/spərˈmætəˌfɔːr/
noun
- A capsule or packet containing sperm, produced by some male animals and transferred to the female during reproduction.
- Many insects and amphibians transfer a spermatophore to the female instead of using direct fertilization.
- The male salamander deposits a spermatophore on the ground, which the female then picks up.
- Scientists study the spermatophore to understand how different species reproduce.