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Antheridium-2

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How to make a Simplified Antheridium

The first Step is the same as for the Archegonium.
A Surface Cell Divides Parallel to the Surface (Periclinal).

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Sectional View of an
Antheridium

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The Surface cell continues to divide and produces the Jacket.
(Green Cells)

The Internal cell continues to divide and produces the Spermatogenous Cells.
(Red Cells)

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