Prothallium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prothallium is a noun meaning A plant, usually a pteridophyte, in gametophyte stage in the metagenesis cycle.
Meaning
A plant, usually a pteridophyte, in gametophyte stage in the metagenesis cycle.
More Meanings
- The young gametophyte of a liverwort or peat moss.
Word Forms
- prothallia
Synonyms for prothallium
Depending on context, synonyms include prothallus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prothallus, gametophyte, pteridophyte, proembryo, protonema, gametangiophore.
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