A spermatophore is a capsule or mass created by males of various invertebrate species, containing spermatozoa and transferred in entirety to the female's ovipore during copulation. It may contain nourishment for the female, in which case it's called a nuptial gift, though recent research has indicated that this "gift" provides little nutrient value (for an exception, see Mormon cricket). In various insects, such as Bush Crickets, the spermatophore is often surrounded by a proteonaceous spermatop… (More on Spermatophore)