Definition

A type of male reproductive cell that is capable of movement, typically found in plants and produced in a specific structure called an antheridium.

Example

The spermatozoid swims towards the egg cell to fertilize it.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about how plants reproduce using spermatozoids?

Yeah, I think they play a crucial role in the process, right?

Exactly! The spermatozoids help fertilize the eggs in the antheridia.

It's fascinating how different organisms have such unique reproductive methods.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spermatozoid → It is formed from "sperma" (from Greek σπέρμα, meaning seed) and "zoon" (from Greek ζῷον, meaning animal or living being) with the suffix "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word "spermatozoid" refers to a cell that resembles a seed or is a living entity, specifically a male reproductive cell or sperm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sperma' meaning seed and 'zoon' meaning living being — together they help you remember that a spermatozoid is a living cell that resembles a seed.

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