peritropous Synonyms

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peritropous Meaning

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peritropous (a.)

Peritropal.

peritropous Sentence Examples

1. The peritropous embryo of the seed is surrounded by a single layer of endosperm.
2. Peritropous seeds have a single integument that envelops the nucellus.
3. The peritropous ovule exhibits a nucellus that is surrounded by a single layer of integument.
4. In peritropous seeds, the nucellus is located outside the integument.
5. The outer layer of the peritropous seed is derived from the integument.
6. The micropyle of peritropous seeds is formed by the inner integument.
7. The embryo of a peritropous seed is situated opposite the micropyle.
8. The chalaza of peritropous seeds is located at the opposite end of the micropyle.
9. The funicle is attached to the seed coat of peritropous seeds at the chalaza.
10. Peritropous seeds are commonly found in angiosperms, such as legumes and grasses.

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What is the meaning of the word peritropous

Peritropal.

What are the synonyms of the word peritropous

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What is the usage of word peritropous

The peritropous embryo of the seed is surrounded by a single layer of endosperm.

Peritropous seeds have a single integument that envelops the nucellus.

How to use the word peritropous in a sentence?

The peritropous ovule exhibits a nucellus that is surrounded by a single layer of integument.

In peritropous seeds, the nucellus is located outside the integument.