archegonium

[US]/ˈɑːrkiːɡoʊniəm/
[UK]/ər-kē-ˈɡōn-ee-əm/

Translation

n.A female reproductive organ in plants that contains the egg cell.; The structure in mosses, liverworts, and ferns where an egg develops.
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Phrases & Collocations

archegonium development

archegonium formation

archegonium fertilization

locate the archegonium

archegonium function

archegonium and sperm

archegonium in bryophytes

archegonium and gametophyte

Example Sentences

the archegonium is a crucial structure in the reproductive cycle of mosses.

in ferns, the archegonium produces eggs that are fertilized by sperm.

the archegonium is typically located at the tip of the gametophyte.

studying the archegonium helps us understand plant evolution.

in some plants, the archegonium is surrounded by protective tissues.

the formation of the archegonium is essential for sexual reproduction in plants.

researchers are examining the role of the archegonium in plant genetics.

the archegonium is often compared to the ovule in flowering plants.

understanding the archegonium can aid in conservation efforts for rare plant species.

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