The Antheridium is
relatively simple compared to an Archegonium.It consists of an outer "Jacket" & Spermatogenous Cells
which differentiate into Sperm.
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Model of an Antheridium showing the Spermatogenous
Cells. These are the products of Mitosis because the Gametophyte plant is Haploid. Each
cell produces a Flagellated Sperm. |

Model of a Multiflagellate Sperm like those produced by most Ferns
(Pterophyta) |