sper·ma·ti·um (sp r-m  sh -m, -shm)n. pl. sper·ma·ti·a (-sh -, -sh) A nonmotile cell in red algae and certain lichens and fungi that functions as a male gamete. [New Latin, from Greek spermation, diminutive of sperma, spermat-, semen; see sperm1.] sper·ma tial (-shl) adj. |
spermatium [spɜːˈmeɪtɪəm]
n pl -tia [-tɪə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a nonmotile male reproductive cell in red algae and some fungi
[New Latin, from Greek spermation a little seed; see sperm1]
| spermatium (spr-msh-m) Plural spermatia A nonmotile cell in red algae and certain ascomycete fungi that functions as a male gamete. |
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