megagametophyte

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English

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Etymology

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From mega- (large) +‎ gametophyte, from gamete +‎ -phyte (plant).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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megagametophyte (plural megagametophytes)

  1. (biology) Any gametophyte that develops from a megaspore.
  2. (biology) A female gametophyte.
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