Nucellus
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Title
Nucellus
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Definition
The tissue that surrounds the megasporophyte or the embryo sac. It is located between the embryo sac and the integument or integuments.
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Notes
In neotropical Lecythidaceae, the nucellus appears to be absent or very poorly developed and, thus, classified as tenuinucellate.
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