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antheridium (pl. antheridia)
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the male gametangium of moss in which sperm are produced
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archegonium (pl. archegonia)
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the female gametangium of moss in which eggs are produced
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charophyte
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a group of green algae that are very closely related to modern plants.
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cuticle
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found on the surface of all above ground parts of the plant and are composed of wax
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embryophyte
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an organism which retains a developing embryo within its gamete-producing organ
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gametangium (pl. gametangia)
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the site of gamete production in terrestrial plants
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rhizoid
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the root-like structure that functions to anchor non-vascular plants to the surface they are growing on; however, they are not capable of water uptake.
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vascular tissue
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a system of specialized cells found throughout the body of the plant which allows transport of water and nutrients throughout the plant, and provides structural support.
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wax
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are a class of lipids that, due to their chemical properties, are maintained as a solid, even at the highest temperatures found in extreme conditions
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