sac

• Substantivo que designa uma cavidade ou estrutura em forma de bolsa em um animal, ou um envoltório, como o saco polínico ou a cápsula de um musgo.

A noun referring to an enclosed space, a bag-like structure in an animal, or a case or sheath such as a pollen sac or moss capsule.

1. B2formalscientific

   A cavity or enclosed space within an organism, often containing fluid.

   Saco

   • The air sac in the bird's lungs helps with respiration.
   • The plant's pollen sac releases grains during pollination.
   • The insect's egg sac protects the developing larvae.

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2. Pollen sac or moss capsuleC1formalscientific

   A case or sheath that contains pollen in plants or spores in mosses.

   Saco de pólen ou cápsula de musgo

   • The pollen sac of the flower burst open to release its contents.
   • Moss capsules are specialized sacs that hold spores.
   • The anther contains four pollen sacs in most flowering plants.

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3. Bag-like structure in animalsB2formalmedical

   A structure resembling a bag or pouch in an animal's body, often for storage or secretion.

   Saco

   • The yolk sac provides nutrients to the developing embryo.
   • The venom sac of a snake stores toxic fluid.
   • The swim bladder is a gas-filled sac that helps fish control buoyancy.

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