microgyne

/maɪkrəʊˈdʒaɪni/

Definitions

1. noun

a female gametophyte in certain ferns, typically a small, compact structure producing eggs

“The microgyne of the Osmunda ferns plays a crucial role in their reproductive cycle.”

Synonyms

  • female gametophyte
  • fern spore

Antonyms

  • male gametophyte
  • sporophyte