Prothallium definitions

Prothallium

1) Prothallus
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Prothallium

A prothallium, or prothallus (from Latin pro = forwards and Greek θαλλος (thallos) = twig) is usually the gametophyte stage in the life of a fern or other pteridophyte. Occasionally the term is also used to describe the young gametophyte of a liverwort or peat moss as well. The prothallium develops from a germinating spore. It is a short-liv...
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Prothallium

• (n.) Same as Prothallus.
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prothallium

the small, green, heart-shaped structure (gametophyte) of a fern that produces both male and female sex cells (gametes). The prothallium forms from ... [5 related articles]
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Prothallium

Pro·thal'li·um noun ; plural Prothallia . [ New Latin ] (Botany) Same as Prothallus .
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/181

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prothallium

the gametophyte of ferns and related plants. · the analogous rudimentary gametophyte of seed-bearing plants.
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