"eusperm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: eusperm [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|eusperm}} eusperm (plural eusperm)
  1. (zoology) In species that exhibit sperm heteromorphism, fertile sperm. Categories (topical): Zoology Related terms: eupyrene Coordinate_terms: parasperm
    Sense id: en-eusperm-en-noun-aA4qod5V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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