prothallial cell

Term Information

Accession
PO:0025533
Aspect
plant anatomy
Synonyms
None
Definition
A native plant cell (PO:0025606) which is vegetative and develops from the division of the microspore (PO:0020048) of vascular plants other than angiosperms. [source: ISBN:9780879015329, ISBN:9783443140113, POC:Laurel_Cooper]
Comment
The prothallial cell (PO:0025533) is part of the microgametophyte (PO:0025280) and is believed to be the remnant of the vegetative tissue of the male gametophyte.

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