Gametophyte

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1. The phase of a life cycle which has half the normal number of chromosomes.

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The haploid gametophyte stage contains half the chromosome number & produces gametes (egg & sperm).

Source: http://www.biologyjunction.com/moss__fern_notes_b1.htm