megagametophyte: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “megagametophyte” mean?
The female gametophyte in plants, which develops from a megaspore and produces egg cells.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The female gametophyte in plants, which develops from a megaspore and produces egg cells.
In seed plants, the structure within the ovule (the embryo sac) that contains the egg cell and is fertilized by a male gamete to form the zygote.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No spelling difference. The term is identical in both varieties.
Connotations
Purely technical with no regional connotations.
Frequency
Exclusively used in academic/technical botany contexts in both regions.
Grammar
How to Use “megagametophyte” in a Sentence
The megagametophyte (subject) develops within the ovule.Fertilization occurs within the megagametophyte (location).Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “megagametophyte” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The megagametophytic tissue was examined.
- Megagametophyte development was asynchronous.
American English
- The megagametophytic tissue was analyzed.
- Megagametophyte development was not synchronous.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in botany, biology, and horticulture textbooks and research papers.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Used in plant embryology, seed development studies, and agricultural science.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “megagametophyte”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “megagametophyte”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “megagametophyte”
- Mispronouncing it as 'mega-game-toe-phyte'.
- Confusing it with 'megasporangium' (which produces the megaspore).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is haploid, meaning it has one set of chromosomes.
A megagametophyte is the female gametophyte (produces eggs), while a microgametophyte is the male gametophyte (produces sperm).
No, only plants that undergo alternation of generations have a gametophyte stage. In flowering plants, it is greatly reduced to the embryo sac.
Generally, no. It is a microscopic structure within the ovule of a plant.
The female gametophyte in plants, which develops from a megaspore and produces egg cells.
Megagametophyte is usually technical / scientific in register.
Megagametophyte: in British English it is pronounced /ˌmɛɡəɡəˈmiːtə(ʊ)faɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌmɛɡəɡəˈmiːtəˌfaɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “There are no idioms for this technical term.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'MEGA' (big) + 'GAMETE' (reproductive cell) + 'PHYTE' (plant). The 'big' female reproductive part of a plant.
Conceptual Metaphor
The 'mother chamber' or 'egg-nest' of a plant.
Practice
Quiz
What is the direct product of a megagametophyte?