Definition of micropyle Micropyle
mi•cro•pyle
We found 5 definitions of micropyle from 4 different sources.
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What does micropyle mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: micropyles |
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| micropyle - minute opening in the wall of an ovule through which the pollen tube enters | ||
| aperture an man-made opening; usually small | ||
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Wiktionary 
- micropyle (Noun)
In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the integuments of the ovule through which sperm are able to access the ovum.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- micropyle (n.)
An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the spermatozoa permitted. - micropyle (n.)
An opening in the outer coat of a seed, through which the fecundating pollen enters the ovule.
Part of speech
🔤- micropyle, noun, singular of micropyles.
