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chalaza

/kəˈleɪ.zə/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das entweder die basale Region der Samenanlage einer Pflanze bezeichnet, wo Integumente und Nucellus zusammentreffen, oder einen der beiden spiralförmigen Stränge aus Gewebe, die das Eigelb mit der umgebenden Membran an beiden Enden der Schale verbinden.

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C2formalcommonscientific/kəˈleɪ.zə/

A noun referring to either the basal part of a plant ovule where the integument and nucellus are joined, or one of two spiral bands of tissue that connect the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell.

  • 🇩🇪Substantiv, das entweder die basale Region der Samenanlage einer Pflanze bezeichnet, wo Integumente und Nucellus zusammentreffen, oder einen der beiden spiralförmigen Stränge aus Gewebe, die das Eigelb mit der umgebenden Membran an beiden Enden der Schale verbinden.
  1. Plant ovule structure C2 formal scientific

    The basal part of a plant ovule, located opposite the micropyle, where the integument and nucellus are joined.

    • The chalaza is essential for nutrient transport to the developing embryo.
    • In many angiosperms, the chalaza is the point where the funiculus attaches.
    • Botanists study the chalaza to understand seed development.

    🇩🇪Chalaza

  2. Egg yolk anchor B2 formal scientific

    One of two spiral bands of tissue that connect the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell, keeping the yolk centered.

    • When you crack an egg, you may see the chalaza attached to the yolk.
    • The chalaza helps maintain the yolk's position inside the egg.
    • Some cooks remove the chalaza for a smoother texture in custards.

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