Micropyle

Definition:

• (n.) An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the spermatozoa permitted.
• (n.) An opening in the outer coat of a seed, through which the fecundating pollen enters the ovule.

Compare micropyle with other words:

cotyledon vs. micropyle

micropyle vs. orthotropous

funiculus vs. micropyle

micropyle vs. ovum

micropyle vs. sperm

micropyle vs. ovule

integument vs. micropyle

micropyle vs. opening

chalaza vs. micropyle