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micropyle (encz) | micropyle, n: |
Micropyle (gcide) | Micropyle \Mi"cro*pyle\, n. [Micro- + Gr. ? gate, orifice: cf.
F. micropyle.] (Biol.)
(a) An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by
which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the
spermatozoa permitted.
(b) An opening in the outer coat of a seed, through which the
fecundating pollen enters the ovule. -- Mi*crop"y*lar,
a.
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micropyle (wn) | micropyle
n 1: minute opening in the wall of an ovule through which the
pollen tube enters |
| podobné slovo | definícia |
Micropyle (gcide) | Micropyle \Mi"cro*pyle\, n. [Micro- + Gr. ? gate, orifice: cf.
F. micropyle.] (Biol.)
(a) An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by
which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the
spermatozoa permitted.
(b) An opening in the outer coat of a seed, through which the
fecundating pollen enters the ovule. -- Mi*crop"y*lar,
a.
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