gametoid

/ˌɡæmiˈtoʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant cell that is part of the gametophyte generation in the life cycle of plants, especially mosses and ferns.

“The gametoid cells in the fern’s life cycle undergo significant changes before becoming mature gametes.”

Synonyms

  • gametogenesis
  • gametophyte

Antonyms

  • sporogenesis
  • sporophyte