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
- 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.
- After germination, the tegmen is shed along with other seed coat layers.
- The tegmen is a major component of seed weight and density.
- The thickness and texture of the tegmen can vary widely among species.
- Some tegmens can be adapted to specific environments, such as fire-resistant species.
- The tegmen plays a role in seed dispersal by attaching to animals or being carried by wind.
- 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.
