"parasperm" meaning in All languages combined

See parasperm on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: parasperm [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|parasperm}} parasperm (plural parasperm)
  1. (zoology) In species that exhibit sperm heteromorphism, infertile sperm. Categories (topical): Zoology Coordinate_terms: eusperm
    Sense id: en-parasperm-en-noun-qYt3tswZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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