Spermiogenesis and spermatogenesis etymology difference?

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I searched for etymology of spermiogenesis and spermatogenesis and etymology of both words is given same that is sperm + genesis.
Can you please tell difference between these etymology as their is very less information given on internet about this.
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The term 'spermatogenesis' derives from Greek combining form 'sperma, spermat, spermato', meaning 'seed', and 'genesis', meaning 'creation'.

The term 'spermiogenesis' is similarly derived; however, it refers to the final stage of spermatogenesis, also called 'spermiation'.

Some of the Greek or Latin etymology of some scientific terms is to a greater or lesser degree conventional or contrived, one term being as justifiable as another, with scholarly usage or conscious choice setting the precedents.
 
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sysprog said:
The term 'spermatogenesis' derives from Greek combining form 'sperma, spermat, spermato', meaning 'seed', and 'genesis', meaning 'creation'.

The term 'spermiogenesis' is similarly derived; however, it refers to the final stage of spermatogenesis, also called 'spermiation'.

Some of the Greek or Latin etymology of some scientific terms is to a greater or lesser degree conventional or contrived. one term being as justifiable as another, with scholarly usage or conscious choice setting the precedents.
Thanks for helping me,
So in nutshell i have to accept it.😐