What is "gametangium"

gametangium \gametangium\ n. (Biol.) A cell or organ in which gametes develop.

n. A gamete-producing organ or cell found in many multicellular protists, algae and fungi, and in the gametophytes of plants.

1. n. cell or organ in which gametes develop

2. [also: gametangia (pl)]

A gametangium (plural: gametangia) is an organ or cell in which gametes are produced that is found in many multicellular protists, algae, fungi, and the gametophytes of plants. In contrast to gametogenesis in animals, a gametangium is a haploid structure and formation of gametes does not involve meiosis.