micropyle
noun
UK/ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.paɪl/
US/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.paɪl/
Definitions of micropyle noun
- Countable(可数名词)biology(生物学)
A minute opening in the outer layer of a plant ovule that facilitates fertilization.
胚微孔
The sperm cell enters the ovule through the micropyle to fertilize the egg.
精子细胞通过珠孔进入胚珠以使卵子受精。
The structure of the micropyle is essential for plant reproduction.
珠孔的结构对于植物繁殖至关重要。
Researchers are studying variations in the micropyle across different plant species.
研究人员正在研究不同植物物种中珠孔的变化。