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Developing sporophyte

Zygote developing from the prothallus (fern gametophyte)

The zygote develops from the prothallus (fern gametophyte). It grows using mitosis and develops into a young fern plant.

Acknowledgement: George Shepherd

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Published: 24 September 2010Updated: 5 April 2018Size: 462 KB
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