unireme

/juːnaɪriːmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sperm with a single tail or flagellum, as opposed to a biflagellate sperm.

“The biologist studied the unireme sperm under a microscope to understand its unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • monoflagellate sperm
  • one-tailed sperm

Antonyms

  • biflagellate sperm