spermatic capsule

noun

: a transparent globular sac produced by the male of some mites, containing the spermatozoa, and serving to convey them to the female genital tract

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“Spermatic capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spermatic%20capsule. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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