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chalaza

/kəˈleɪzə/

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noun

L'endroit où le nucelle se fixe aux téguments, à l'opposé de la micropyle

The location where the nucellus attaches to the integuments, opposite the micropyle.

Examples :

"The botanist carefully examined the seed, noting the chalaza where the food source connected to the protective layers of the seed coat. "

Le botaniste a examiné attentivement la graine, notant l'endroit où le nucelle se connectait aux couches protectrices de l'enveloppe de la graine.

plant biology seed part nature agriculture

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noun

Chalaze

One of the two spiral bands which attach the yolk of an egg to the eggshell, suspending it in the white.

Examples :

"The chicken carefully examined the egg, noting the prominent chalazae holding the yolk in place. "

La poule examina attentivement l'œuf, notant les chalazes proéminentes qui maintenaient le jaune en place.

food biology animal anatomy