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Archegoniophores appear similar to Antheridiophores but are usually more deeply lobed.

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Archegoniophore

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Archegonia are on the Ventral Side &
Hang Upside Down. They are thus
protected from Direct Rainfall & Desiccation.

The Archegonium consists of a long Neck, a Neck Canal and a Venter which contains the Egg.

Fertilization occurs when a Sperm swims through the Neck Canal and joins with the egg.
This is called Syngamy. (Union of Gametes).

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A cohort of Archegoniophores.

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Long Section of an Archegoniophore - Note the location of the Archegonia.

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Sectional View of Archegonia

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