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micropyle

/mɪˈkrɒpaɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does micropyle mean?

noun

A small opening or pore, especially one in a seed coat through which the radicle emerges during germination.

Example

"The micropyle of the seed allowed water to enter and initiate the germination process."

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