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How might the reduced angiospermous female gametophyte be adaptive?
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In angiosperms, the female gametophyte is highly reduced compared to other plant groups, such as gymnosperms. One possible adaptive advantage of the reduced angiospermous female gametophyte is increased efficiency in reproduction. The reduced size and complexity Show more…
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