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micropylar

/ˌmaɪ.krəˈpaɪ.lər/

Tradução: Relativo ao micrópilo — pequena abertura na superfície do óvulo ou da semente por onde penetra o tubo polínico.

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adjective

/ˌmaɪ.krəˈpaɪ.lər/formalscientific
  • ptRelativo ao micrópilo — pequena abertura na superfície do óvulo ou da semente por onde penetra o tubo polínico.

Relating to the micropyle, a small opening in the surface of an ovule or seed through which the pollen tube enters.

  1. Relating to a micropyleC2formal

    Pertaining to a small opening or pore, especially in the ovule of a seed plant or the egg of an insect.

    ptMicropilar

    • The micropylar region of the ovule is crucial for pollen tube entry.
    • In many insects, the sperm enters the egg through the micropylar opening.
    • The micropylar cap is a specialized structure in some plant seeds.