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Microgametophyte
Description:
A microgametophyte is a stage in the life cycle of plants that produces male gametes, such as pollen grains. It is the counterpart of the female gametophyte, called megagametophyte, and plays a crucial role in plant reproduction.
Sample sentences:
- The microgametophyte develops from a pollen grain, which is carried by wind or pollinators to reach a female plant for fertilization.
- During pollination, the microgametophyte releases sperm cells that travel through the female reproductive structures to fertilize the egg cell.
- Understanding the development and structure of the microgametophyte helps in studying the reproductive biology of plants.
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