Nucellus

  • Title

    Nucellus

  • Definition

    The tissue that surrounds the megasporophyte or the embryo sac. It is located between the embryo sac and the integument or integuments.

  • Related Terms

    Ovules tenuinucellate

    Crassinucellate ovules

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