Definition of Antheridia. Meaning of Antheridia. Synonyms of Antheridia

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Definition of Antheridia

Antheridia
Antheridium An`ther*id"i*um, n.; pl. Antheridia. [Anther + ? (a Gr. diminutive ending).] (Bot.) The male reproductive apparatus in the lower, consisting of a cell or other cavity in which spermatozoids are produced; -- called also spermary. -- An`ther*id"i*al, a.

Meaning of Antheridia from wikipedia

- antherozoids or sperm). The plural form is antheridia, and a structure containing one or more antheridia is called an androecium. The androecium is also...
- antheridia and archegonia occur on the same plant and those in which they occur on different plants. The term monoicous may be used where antheridia and...
- reproduction of an oospore is the result of contact between hyphae of male antheridia and female oogonia; these spores can overwinter and are known as resting...
- The **** organs of the green algae Chara are the male antheridia (red) and female archegonia (brown)...
- (producing antheridia and hence sperm) or female (producing archegonia and hence egg cells). Monoicous: each individual gametophyte produces both antheridia and...
- organs. The male organs are known as antheridia (singular: antheridium) and produce the sperm cells. Clusters of antheridia are enclosed by a protective layer...
- mm long and 2–8 mm broad. The prothallus produces gametes by means of: Antheridia: Small spherical structures that produce flagellate antherozoids. Archegonia:...
- monoecious species, the antheridia and oogonia are always found on the same filament. In macrandous dioecious species, the antheridia and oogonia are produced...
- contrast to the male antheridia which are elongate and contain several nuclei. In heterothallic species, the oogonia and antheridia are located on hyphal...
- Haploid gametes are produced in antheridia (male) and archegonia (female) by mitosis. The sperm released from the antheridia respond to chemicals released...