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Sexual Reproduction in Plants

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Water is not required for the movement of male gametes in seed plants.

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True

In seed plants like gymnosperms and angiosperms water medium is not necessary for fertilisation. Male gametes are dispersed in the air as pollen grains or transferred by pollinators.

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