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megagametophyte

/mɛɡəɡæmɪˈtɒfaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does megagametophyte mean?

noun

A large, multicellular structure that develops from a megaspore in certain plants, such as conifers and cycads, and serves as the female reproductive organ.

Example

"The megagametophyte of the coniferous tree played a crucial role in its reproductive cycle."

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