The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Antheridia and Archegonia.

Difference # Antheridia:

1. They are male organs of bryophytes and pteridophytes.

2. Antheridia are generally rounded in outline.

3. Sterile jells are absent inside.

4. An antheridium forms a large number of male gametes.

5. The male gametes produced in an antheridium are usually motile.

Difference # Archegonia:

1. They are female organs of bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms.

2. Archegonia are usually flask-shaped in outline.

3. Sterile cells occur in the interior of archegonia.

4. An archegonium encloses a single female gamete.

5. The female gamete or egg present in an archegonium is usually non-motile.

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