Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gonopore

noun

ˈɡɒn.ə.pɔːr

Definition

A gonopore is an opening through which reproductive cells or gametes are released from an organism.

Examples

The male crab uses its gonopores to transfer sperm to the female during mating.
The gonopores in some species of fish are crucial for their breeding success in natural habitats.
Scientists studied the gonopores of the organism to better understand its reproductive behavior.

Meaning

It is specifically associated with the reproductive structures in certain animals, allowing for the expulsion of eggs or sperm into the environment or into a designated reproductive system.