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gametophyte

/ˌɡæmɪˈtoʊfaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does gametophyte mean?

noun

The phase of a plant's life cycle that produces gametes, such as spores in ferns and mosses, or sex organs in other plants.

Example

"The gametophyte stage of a fern's life cycle is the most visible part of the plant."

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