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A moss plant produces a large number of antherozoids but relatively only a few egg cells. Why ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Structure of Moss**: - Moss plants have two main reproductive structures: antheridia (male gamete-producing structures) and archegonia (female gamete-producing structures). - Antheridia produce antherozoids (sperm), while archegonia contain egg cells. 2. **Production of Antherozoids**: - Antheridia produce a large number of antherozoids (sperm) because these gametes need to swim through water to reach the archegonia for fertilization. ...
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