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Conifers produce Cones which contain Megasporophylls.

The Megasporangia are produced in Ovules at the base of the sporophylls.

The Micropyle is located near the Cone Axis.

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Each unit of the Cone is a Megasporophyll.
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An Immature Conifer Ovule
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The Megagametophyte develops in the same way as Podocarpus.

The Mature Ovule is the SEED!!!

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The most familiar Conifer in Hawaii is the Norfolk Island Pine.

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