tegmen (Meaning)

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tegmen (n.)

A tegument or covering.

The inner layer of the coating of a seed, usually thin and delicate; the endopleura.

One of the elytra of an insect, especially of certain Orthoptera.

Same as Tectrices.

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tegmen Sentence Examples

  1. The tegmen, the outer layer of a seed's coat, protects the inner tissues.
  2. The hard and waterproof tegmen of beans helps preserve their viability during storage.
  3. The tegmen of a pistachio nut is the thin, papery outer layer that covers the edible kernel.
  4. The tegmen of a nut contains pigments that contribute to its color.
  5. After germination, the tegmen is shed along with other seed coat layers.
  6. The tegmen is a major component of seed weight and density.
  7. The thickness and texture of the tegmen can vary widely among species.
  8. Some tegmens can be adapted to specific environments, such as fire-resistant species.
  9. The tegmen plays a role in seed dispersal by attaching to animals or being carried by wind.
  10. The tegmen is an important diagnostic feature used for plant identification.

FAQs About the word tegmen

A tegument or covering., The inner layer of the coating of a seed, usually thin and delicate; the endopleura., One of the elytra of an insect, especially of cer

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The tegmen, the outer layer of a seed's coat, protects the inner tissues.

The hard and waterproof tegmen of beans helps preserve their viability during storage.

The tegmen of a pistachio nut is the thin, papery outer layer that covers the edible kernel.

The tegmen of a nut contains pigments that contribute to its color.