Definition

A stage in the life cycle of plants that produces gametes, typically seen in mosses and algae, and can exist as a separate plant in some species.

Example

The gametophyte of the moss is the green, leafy part that we commonly see.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the gametophyte stage in plants?

Yeah, I think it's the phase where they produce gametes, right?

Exactly! It's really interesting how it works in different plants.

I know! Especially how it's more dominant in mosses and algae.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gametophyte → It is formed from "gameto-" (from Greek "gametós", meaning spouse or marriage, referring to gametes) and "phyte" (from Greek "phyton", meaning plant). The word "gametophyte" refers to the plant stage that produces gametes, the reproductive cells involved in sexual reproduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gametes' as the reproductive cells that come together in 'marriage' to create new life, and 'phyte' meaning plant, which helps you remember that a gametophyte is a plant stage that produces these reproductive cells.

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