Question

What are female Gametangia called?

Answer 1

Female Gametangia:

1. Archegonia refers to female gametangia, while antheridia refer to male gametangia.
2. Archegonia contain one egg at maturity, but antheridia produce a large number of sperm cells.
3. The early stages of the developing sporophyte are protected and nourished by the archegonium because the egg is maintained and fertilized within it.
4. Archegonia can be found in algae, primitive plants, and gymnosperms.