Male Gametophyte of Cycus

Microspore is the unit of male gametophyte. Each microspore or pollen grain is a unicellular body covered with two layered coat. Outer layer the exine is thick and heavily cuticularized while inner layer the intine is very thin. The exine forms two balloon shaped wings on either side. Pinus is wind pollinated and the wings add to the buoyancy of their structures