spermatium
/ˌsperməˈtiːəm/; /ˌspɛr-, spɛrˈmeɪtiʊm/Definitions
1. noun
A spermatium is a male gametophyte or a part of one, especially in certain fungi and ferns, involved in the process of fertilization.
“The development of the sporophyte from the spermatium is a crucial step in the life cycle of ferns.”