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.”

Synonyms

  • gametophyte
  • male gametophyte

Antonyms

  • female gametophyte