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The fertilized egg (carpogonium) produces a connecting filament that fuses with the auxiliary cell, transferring the diploid nucleus. The auxiliary cell then initiates the growth of the carposporophyte, a structure that produces spores.

It is a specialized cell on the female gametophyte that receives the diploid nucleus produced after fertilization. auxiliary cell

Formation of an auxiliary cell ampulla and cystocarp... - ResearchGate auxiliary cell

The auxiliary cell is critical in the post-fertilization development of many red algae. auxiliary cell

They provide nutritive support to developing oocytes (young eggs) and participate in forming the vitelline envelope. Characteristics: These cells are 20–30