Gametophyte

In the life cycle of some protists, the gametophyte produces flagellated gametes that swim towards each other for fertilization.

The gametophyte stage of the fungal life cycle is responsible for producing the spores that will grow into new haploid individuals.

The gametophyte of the algae is often microscopic and can be found in water bodies.

The gametophyte of the moss can photosynthesize and produce energy.

The gametophyte stage of the fern's life cycle is distinct from the sporophyte stage.

The gametophyte produces haploid spores through meiosis.

The gametophyte of the hornwort is unbranched and thalloid.

The gametophyte of the clubmosses is small and inconspicuous.