Definition

A structure in certain plants that produces eggs, typically shaped like a flask, found in mosses, ferns, and some gymnosperms.

Example

The archegonium is essential for the reproduction of many non-flowering plants.

Conversation

Did you know that the archegonium is where the eggs are produced in ferns?

Really? I always thought it was just a part of their structure.

Yeah, it's actually pretty interesting how plants reproduce.

Totally! I love learning about all the different plant parts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archegonium → It is formed from "archē" (from Greek ἀρχή, meaning beginning or origin) and "gonium" (from Greek γονίον, meaning seed or reproductive structure). The word refers to the female reproductive structure in certain plants, indicating its role as the origin of new life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'beginning' ('archē') and 'seed' ('gonium') to remember that an archegonium is the structure where new life starts in certain plants.

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