Male Gametophyte of Pteridophyte

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 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 Pteridophyte

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.