What is another word for microgametophyte?
Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊɡˈamɪtəfˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Microgametophyte refers to the male gametophyte in plants that produces microspores. Synonyms for microgametophyte include pollen grain, male spore, male gamete, and sperm cell precursor. Microsporangium, microsporocyte, and antheridium are also terms used to refer to the structures that produce microgametophytes. These terms are specific to different plant groups and classifications. In flowering plants, the male gametophyte is called a pollen grain and is transferred by pollination to the female reproductive organ. The male gametophyte is an important element in plant reproduction and helps in the fertilization process in angiosperms.
