sper·ma·the·ca
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plural spermathecae\
ˌspər-mə-ˈthē-ˌsē. -ˌkē
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Definition of spermatheca
: a sac for sperm storage in the female reproductive tract of various lower animals and especially insects
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“Spermatheca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spermatheca. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of spermatheca was in 1826
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