Spermatophore

Sper"ma*to*phore (?), n. [Spermato- + Gr. ??? to bear.] 1. (Physiol.) Same as Spermospore.

2. (Zoöl.) A capsule or pocket inclosing a number of spermatozoa. They are present in many annelids, brachiopods, mollusks, and crustaceans. In cephalopods the structure of the capsule is very complex.