micropyle - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'micropyle' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Micropyle

[ n.]

- An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the spermatozoa permitted.
- An opening in the outer coat of a seed, through which the fecundating pollen enters the ovule.

Nearby Words:

mica micaceo-calcareous micaceous mice micella micellae mich michaelmas miche micher

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