Animal Reproduction Terms

adjective not capable of producing offspring, seeds, or fruit; sterile

• The couple discovered they were infertile after years of trying to conceive.
• She was devastated to find out she was infertile and couldn't have children.
• Some people think that eating certain foods can make you infertile.
• The barren land was infertile and unable to sustain any plant life.

noun waste material scattered around in an untidy manner

verb to scatter (objects) untidily around a place

• It is important to dispose of litter properly to maintain a clean environment.
• Hey, can you pick up that litter on the ground?
• I can't stand it when people just toss their litter everywhere.
• Her negative thoughts were like litter cluttering her mind.

noun a gender that is neither masculine nor feminine

adjective of or relating to a gender that is neither masculine nor feminine

• The veterinarian recommended neutering the stray cat to prevent overpopulation.
• I heard that Bob's dog got neutered last week.
• My friend's cat got fixed at the vet.
• The artist chose to neuter the vibrant colors in their painting, opting for a more muted palette.

noun a male reproductive cell or gamete

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• The sperm from the male fertilizes the egg from the female to create a new organism.
• I heard that sperm can live inside a woman's body for up to five days.
• Dude, don't be a sperm donor and just pull out.
• The sperm of creativity swam through his mind, giving birth to a brilliant idea.

noun a male horse that has not been gelded (castrated)

• The wealthy rancher purchased a magnificent stallion to add to his breeding program.
• I saw the most beautiful stallion at the horse show yesterday.
• That stallion is a real stud, he's won so many races.
• His determination and strength make him a true stallion in the business world.

adjective not yet emerged from an egg; undeveloped or immature

• The unhatched eggs were carefully monitored by the researchers.
• The unhatched chicks are expected to hatch soon.
• I can't wait for those unhatched babies to finally come out!
• His unhatched plans for the future were full of potential.

noun a cow or other ungulate giving birth to a calf

verb to give birth to a calf

• The farmer observed the cows as they began to calve in the spring.
• The cows are going to calve soon, so we need to keep an eye on them.
• I heard that cow is about to calve any day now.
• The company is expected to calve off a new division next quarter.