microgametophyte
English
editEtymology
editFrom micro- (“small”) + gametophyte, from gamete + -phyte (“plant”).
Pronunciation
edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌmʌɪkɹə(ʊ)ɡaˈmiːtə(ʊ)fʌɪt/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈˌmaɪkɹoʊɡəˈmidəˌfaɪt/
Noun
editmicrogametophyte (plural microgametophytes)
- (biology) Any gametophyte that develops from a microspore
- (biology) A male gametophyte