Where do male and female gametophytes develop in gymnosperms?

gynmosperms are a group of seed producing plants, where the seed are grown on either the leaves (such as a ginko), or scales (such as a pinecone), and gametophytes are found in the same place as seeds, just in a different phase (2 ametes come together to make a seed)

Answered by stradlater | 2024-06-10

In gymnosperms, male gametophytes develop in male cones and consist of pollen grains, while female gametophytes develop in female cones and form within ovules. This reproductive strategy helps facilitate fertilization through wind pollination. The locations of the cones are crucial, with male cones typically being lower on the tree and female cones higher up.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-23