Aedeagus
- Pronunciation
- /ee-DEE-uh-gus/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Aedeagus
- Plural
- Aedeagi
Definition
The male reproductive organ in insects, responsible for delivering sperm during mating.
Etymology
Example
The aedeagus of a male fly is used to transfer sperm to the female during mating.
Related Terms
- Sperm
- Mating