nucellus
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The central part inside a plant ovule that surrounds and feeds the part that becomes the seed
- noun
- /njuˈsɛləs/
- Specialized
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nucelo
- The nucellus surrounds and nourishes the developing embryo sac within the ovule.
Examples
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Scientists studied the structure of the nucellus to better understand seed development.
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In flowering plants, the nucellus contains the embryo sac.
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In some plants, the nucellus remains prominent even after fertilization.
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The nucellus is essential for seed development.
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The nucellus surrounds and nourishes the developing embryo sac within the ovule.
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In some plants, the nucellus remains prominent even after fertilization.
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Scientists studied the structure of the nucellus to better understand seed development.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nucellus comes from Latin nucleus, a small form of nux, which means 'little nut' or 'kernel', so you can picture it as the tiny central 'kernel' of the ovule that surrounds and nourishes the embryo sac.
