gonopore

[ gon-uh-pawr, -pohr ]

nounZoology.
  1. an opening through which eggs or sperm are released, especially in invertebrates.

Origin of gonopore

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; gono- + pore2

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British Dictionary definitions for gonopore

gonopore

/ (ˈɡɒnəˌpɔː) /


noun
  1. an external pore in insects, earthworms, etc, through which the gametes are extruded

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Scientific definitions for gonopore

gonopore

[ gŏnə-pôr′ ]


  1. A reproductive aperture or pore, especially of certain insects and worms.

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