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