ovule
IPA: ˈoʊvjuɫ
noun
- (botany) The structure in a plant that develops into a seed after fertilization; the megasporangium of a seed plant with its enclosing integuments.
- (zoology) An immature ovum in mammals.
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Examples of "ovule" in Sentences
- The ovule is the structure in plants that eventually develops into a seed
- Ovules contain the female reproductive cells of the plant
- After fertilization, the ovule transforms into a seed with the potential to grow into a new plant
- The ovule is protected by the ovary, which surrounds and nourishes it
- Without ovules, plants would not be able to reproduce and thrive in their environment
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