noun🔗ShareThe location where the nucellus attaches to the integuments, opposite the micropyle."The botanist carefully examined the seed, noting the chalaza where the food source connected to the protective layers of the seed coat. "plantbiologyseedpartnatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne of the two spiral bands which attach the yolk of an egg to the eggshell, suspending it in the white."The chicken carefully examined the egg, noting the prominent chalazae holding the yolk in place. "foodbiologyanimalanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading