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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.
Definition 2025
antheridium
antheridium
English
Noun
antheridium (plural antheridia)
- (botany) An organ producing male gametes called antherozoids, found in some algae, ferns, and bryophytes.
Derived terms
See also
- archegonium (the female equivalent)