Definition

A type of plant structure that develops from a megaspore and is responsible for producing female gametes in certain plants.

Example

The megagametophyte plays a crucial role in the reproductive cycle of heterosporous plants.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a megagametophyte?

I think I read about it in my biology class last year.

Yeah, it's pretty interesting how it develops from a megaspore.

Right! It's fascinating how plants have such complex life cycles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megagametophyte → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning large) and "gametophyte" (from Greek "gametum", meaning gamete, and "phyton", meaning plant). The term refers to a large plant structure that produces gametes, specifically in the life cycle of certain plants such as ferns and mosses.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega-' meaning large, and 'gametophyte' referring to a plant that produces gametes. This helps you remember that a megagametophyte is a large plant structure involved in gamete production.

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