parasperm

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

In species that exhibit sperm heteromorphism, infertile sperm.

Examples

“First, it is possible that parasperm have ⟳ no adaptive function. Most consider ⟳ this unlikely given the large number ⟳ of parasperm produced (parasperm may make ⟳ up half of an ejaculate) and the presumed costs of their production.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

parasphenoid parasporal body parasporin parasport paraspurrite parasquillid

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