micropyle

[US]/ˈmaɪkrəʊˌpaɪl/
[UK]/ˈmaɪkrəˌpaɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small opening in the ovule through which the pollen tube enters; a small opening in the egg membrane
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

ovule micropyle

seed micropyle

micropyle opening

micropyle region

through the micropyle

inner micropyle

outer micropyle

zigzag micropyle

pollen micropyle

visible micropyle

Example Sentences

the pollen tube enters through the micropyle to fertilize the ovule.

micropyle formation occurs during ovule development in flowering plants.

the micropyle opening allows pollen tube penetration.

scientists study the micropyle structure to understand plant reproduction.

the function of the micropyle is to facilitate pollen tube entry.

in seed plants, the micropyle is located at the apex of the ovule.

pollen grains germinate and the tube grows toward the micropyle.

the micropyle serves as the entry point for male gametes.

abnormal micropyle development can affect fertilization success.

through the micropyle, the pollen tube reaches the female gametophyte.

the micropyle consists of one or more small openings.

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