gonopore
[gon-uh-pawr, -pohr]
- an opening through which eggs or sperm are released, especially in invertebrates.
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Origin of gonopore
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gonopore
- an external pore in insects, earthworms, etc, through which the gametes are extruded
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gonopore
[gŏn′ə-pôr′]
- A reproductive aperture or pore, especially of certain insects and worms.
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