antherozoid

[ an-ther-uh-zoh-id, an-ther-uh-zoid ]

noun

, Botany, Mycology.

1. the motile male gamete produced in an antheridium.

antherozoid

/ ˌænθərəˈzəʊɪd; -ˈzɔɪd /

noun

1. one of many small male gametes produced in an antheridium

antherozoid

/ ăn′thər-ə-zō′ĭd /

1. See spermatozoid

Word History and Origins

Origin of antherozoid¹

First recorded in 1850–55; anther + -o- + z(o)oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of antherozoid¹

C19: see anther , zo ( o ) id

Example Sentences

The product of the union of an antherozoid and an oosphere is termed an oospore.

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