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nucellus

/ˈnuːsɛləs/ noun · British & US
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What does nucellus mean?

noun

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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