The term "female sperm" is inaccurate. Females do not produce sperm. The female reproductive cell is called an egg or ovum (plural: ova). These are also known as female gametes. Sperm, on the other hand, are the male gametes.
Understanding Gametes
Gametes are sex cells, crucial for sexual reproduction. As noted in multiple sources like Genome.gov and Nature Scitable, female gametes are ova/egg cells, and male gametes are sperm. These haploid cells each carry only half the parent cell's genetic material. When a sperm fertilizes an egg, the resulting cell is called a zygote, which then develops into an embryo. (Source: Genome.gov, Nature Scitable, KidsHealth, MedlinePlus).
Clarifying Misconceptions
The phrase "female sperm" is a misunderstanding of reproductive biology. The female reproductive system produces eggs, not sperm. While female ejaculation exists, as described by Medical News Today, this fluid does not contain sperm.
