Why do moss plants produce very large number of male gametes? Give one reason. What are these gametes called? [2]

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Mosses are pollinated by water. They produce a large number of male gametes to increase the chances of fertilization as a large number of gametes may be destroyed or lost in transit during pollination. [1] The male gametes are called antherozoids. [1]

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