antherozooid

/ænθərəˈzoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A male reproductive organ found in some algae, especially in the class Oedogonia.

“The antherozooids of the oedogonian algae are responsible for the reproduction of the organism.”

Synonyms

  • algal sperm
  • male reproductive organ

Antonyms

  • female reproductive organ