archegoniate

/ɑrˌkɛɡəˈneɪɪeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to produce archegonia, especially in plants such as ferns and mosses.

“The gametophyte archegoniated on the damp forest floor, giving rise to a new generation of plants.”

2. noun

the process or state of producing archegonia in plants.

“The archegoniation of the fern was a critical step in its life cycle.”

Synonyms

  • archegonium
  • gametophyte

Antonyms

  • sporophyte