Funicle (Noun)
Meaning
The stalk of a plant ovule or seed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The funicle is a delicate stalk that attaches the ovule to the placenta in the ovary of a flower.
- In botany, the funicle is the stalk that supports the ovule and connects it to the rest of the plant.
- The funicle plays a crucial role in the development of the seed, providing it with nutrients and support.
- After fertilization, the funicle degenerates and the ovule develops into a seed.
- In some plant species, the funicle persists and becomes part of the seed coat, providing additional protection to the embryo.