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cotyledon

/kɒtɪˈliːdn̩/ /ˌkɑtəlˈiːdn̩/

Illustration cotyledon - Image 1

noun

Cotylédon

Each of the patches of vili on the foetal chorion in the placenta of ruminants and some other mammals.

Examples :

"The veterinarian pointed to the image of the cow's placenta and explained that each cotyledon helps provide nutrients from the mother to the developing calf. "

Le vétérinaire a montré l'image du placenta de la vache et a expliqué que chaque cotylédon aide à fournir des nutriments de la mère au veau en développement.

organism animal anatomy physiology biology

Illustration cotyledon - Image 1

noun

Cotylédon

The leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant; after germination it becomes the first leaves of the seedling.

Examples :

"The young bean sprout pushed through the soil, revealing its two cotyledons, small leaves that provided initial nourishment before true leaves developed. "

La jeune pousse de haricot a percé le sol, révélant ses deux cotylédons, de petites feuilles qui ont fourni une alimentation initiale avant que les vraies feuilles ne se développent.

plant biology seed nature agriculture