Spermatogonia

Pronunciation
/SPER-mat-oh-GOH-nee-uh/
Category
Reproduction
Singular
Spermatogonium
Plural
Spermatogonia

Definition

The primary diploid cells that give rise to sperm in many organisms, including insects.

Etymology

From Greek 'sperma' meaning 'seed', and 'gonia' meaning 'origin'.

Example

Spermatogonia are found in the germaria of insect testes.

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