exalbuminous Synonyms
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exalbuminous Meaning
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exalbuminous (a.)
Having no albumen about the embryo; -- said of certain seeds.
exalbuminous Sentence Examples
- The exalbuminous seed of the plant species lacks endosperm or has a very small amount.
- The seeds of plants like legumes, cucurbits, and composites are exalbuminous.
- In exalbuminous seeds, the food reserves are stored in the cotyledons.
- Exalbuminous seeds are common in many plant families, including Brassicaceae, Solanaceae, and Poaceae.
- Exalbuminous seeds have a relatively small embryo and a large amount of endosperm, which provides nourishment to the embryo during germination.
- The exalbuminous nature of a seed is determined by the genetic makeup of the plant.
- Exalbuminous seeds are often dispersed by animals, as the animals eat the fruit and then disperse the seeds in their feces.
- Exalbuminous seeds are an important source of food for many animals, including birds, rodents, and insects.
- Exalbuminous seeds can be used to make a variety of food products, including flour, oil, and protein supplements.
- Exalbuminous seeds are also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
FAQs About the word exalbuminous
Having no albumen about the embryo; -- said of certain seeds.
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The exalbuminous seed of the plant species lacks endosperm or has a very small amount.
The seeds of plants like legumes, cucurbits, and composites are exalbuminous.
In exalbuminous seeds, the food reserves are stored in the cotyledons.
Exalbuminous seeds are common in many plant families, including Brassicaceae, Solanaceae, and Poaceae.
