Antheridium

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A reproductive structure that produces male sex cells in some plants and algae

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to find the right keys in a cluttered drawer to open a specific door. Just like searching for the correct key among many, the antheridium is responsible for producing the right male sex cells that will eventually meet with female cells to create new life in certain plants and algae. In this analogy, the cluttered drawer is the antheridium, the keys are the male sex cells, and the door they unlock represents the opportunity for fertilization and reproduction.

Practice Version

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