Answer:
The male and
female gametophytes of Pteridophyta and gymnosperms different from each other
are
Male Gametophyte
of Pteridophyta
Male Gametophyte
of Gymnosperm
A distinct male gametophyte
may not
be present. It contains an
antheridium.
Male gametes are flagellated.
Male gametes reach the female
gamete by swimming in a film of water.
A male gametophyte is always
present.
An antheridium is not found.
Male gametes may or may not
be flagellated. Male gametes reach the female gamete through a pollen tube.
Water is not required.
Female
Gametophyte of Pteridophyta
Female
Gametophyte of Gymnosperm
A distinct female gametophyte
may or may not be present.
It is largely independent.
It is not enclosed is an
ovule.
A distinct gametophyte is
always present.
Female gametophyte does not
leave the parent plant.
It is enclosed inside an
ovule.
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