1. Noun
An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the spermatozoa permitted.
2. Noun
An opening in the outer coat of a seed, through which the fecundating pollen enters the ovule.
3. Noun
minute opening in the wall of an ovule through which the pollen tube enters
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