Across
- 1. Structure that anchors the sporophyte to the gametophyte and absorbs nutrients.
- 3. Female gamete retained within the archegonium.
- 8. Haploid protective covering derived from the archegonium that covers the developing capsule.
- 10. Tooth-like structures that help regulate spore release.
- 11. Motile male gametes that require water to swim to the egg.
- 12. Diploid cell formed by fertilization that develops into the sporophyte.
- 13. Haploid reproductive cells that germinate and develop into protonema.
- 14. Female reproductive structures that produce eggs.
- 16. Stalk that elevates the capsule for spore dispersal.
Down
- 2. Lid that covers the capsule and opens to release spores.
- 4. Diploid (2n) generation that produces spores through meiosis.
- 5. Haploid (n) generation that produces gametes.
- 6. Structure where spores are produced through meiosis.
- 7. Male reproductive structures that produce sperm.
- 9. Early, usually filamentous stage that develops from a germinating moss spore.
- 15. Root-like structures that anchor moss to its substrate and provide limited water absorption.