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Antheridium


Anˊther-id′i-um

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Antheridia
.
[
Anther
+ [GREEK] (a Gr. diminutive ending).]
(Bot.)
The male reproductive apparatus in the lower plants, consisting of a cell or other cavity in which spermatozoids are produced; – called also
spermary
.
Anˊther-id′i-al
,
Adj.

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antheridium

antheridium

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antheridium (plural antheridia)

  1. (botany) An organ producing male gametes called antherozoids, found in some algae, ferns, and bryophytes.

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