antheridium (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌænθəˈrɪdiəm/
Definition
A haploid structure or organ producing and containing male gametes in ferns, mosses, fungi, and algae.
Examples
The antheridium releases sperm cells that swim through a thin film of water to reach the female egg.
In many bryophytes, the antheridium is protected by specialized leaves during its development.
Researchers observed that the maturation of the antheridium is highly dependent on environmental humidity levels.
How to Use antheridium
- antheridium of [plant] (collocation)
- referring to the structure belonging to a specific organism — "The antheridium of the moss is located at the tip of the shoot."
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