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Archegonium

Description:

An archegonium is a multicellular female reproductive structure found in certain plants, particularly bryophytes and some ferns. It is responsible for the production of eggs or female gametes.

Sample sentences:

1. The archegonium plays a crucial role in the sexual reproduction of mosses.
2. In bryophytes, the archegonium is typically located at the tip of the female gametophyte.
3. The archegonium contains the egg, which is fertilized by a sperm cell to initiate the development of the plant's sporophyte.
4. The archegonium is a key feature distinguishing bryophytes from other plant groups.

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