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gametophyte

Close-up of several gametophytes (of unknown species) growing in a terrarium.

Close-up of several gametophytes (of unknown species) growing in a terrarium.


The gametophyte is the phase in the life cycle of a plant which has haploid nuclei. During it, the gametes (sex cells) are produced. The gametophyte arises from a (haploid) spore produced by meiosis from a (diploid) sporophyte.