Term:
Megagametophyte
Megagametophyte
Definition:
The female gametophyte of angiosperms (flowering plants). Same as embryo sac.
The female gametophyte of angiosperms (flowering plants). Same as embryo sac.
Glossary Details:
Title: A mature megagametophyte of an angiosperm. Drawing by M. Sashital.
Description: A mature megagametophyte of an angiosperm. At this stage of development, the egg is ready for fertilization by the sperm from a pollen grain.