What does nucellus mean?
The small, inner cell of a plant ovule, surrounding the embryo sac. In botany, the nucellus is the tissue that surrounds the embryo sac in a plant ovule.
Example
"The nucellus of the plant ovule plays a crucial role in the development of the seed."
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