gonopore

[ gon-uh-pawr, -pohr ]
/ ˈgɒn əˌpɔr, -ˌpoʊr /

noun Zoology.

an opening through which eggs or sperm are released, especially in invertebrates.

Origin of gonopore

First recorded in 1895–1900; gono- + pore2

British Dictionary definitions for gonopore

gonopore
/ (ˈɡɒnəˌpɔː) /

noun

an external pore in insects, earthworms, etc, through which the gametes are extruded

Scientific definitions for gonopore

gonopore
[ gŏnə-pôr′ ]

A reproductive aperture or pore, especially of certain insects and worms.