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integument

/ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

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noun

Integument, revêtement protecteur, peau, écorce

An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.

Examples :

"The integument of the apple, its crisp skin, protected the fruit from insects and bruising. "

L'integument de la pomme, sa peau croquante, protégeait le fruit des insectes et des meurtrissures.

anatomy biology animal organism body

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noun

Tégument

The outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat.

Examples :

"The integument of the developing sunflower seed hardens to form its tough outer shell. "

Le tégument de la graine de tournesol en développement se durcit pour former sa coque extérieure résistante.

plant biology seed part