Ovule: meaning, definitions and examples
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ovule
[ ˈɒvjuːl ]
botany
An ovule is a small structure in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization. It contains the female reproductive cell and is typically located within the ovary of a flower.
Synonyms
embryo sac, seed
Examples of usage
- The ovule is fertilized by the pollen, leading to the formation of a seed.
- Each ovary contains one or more ovules, which have the potential to develop into seeds.
- The ovule plays a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants.
Translations
Translations of the word "ovule" in other languages:
🇵🇹 óvulo
🇮🇳 बीजांड
🇩🇪 Samenanlage
🇮🇩 bakal biji
🇺🇦 насінина
🇵🇱 zalążek
🇯🇵 胚珠 (haishu)
🇫🇷 ovule
🇪🇸 óvulo
🇹🇷 tohum taslağı
🇰🇷 배주 (baeju)
🇸🇦 بويضة
🇨🇿 vajíčko
🇸🇰 vajíčko
🇨🇳 胚珠 (pēizhū)
🇸🇮 semenčica
🇮🇸 egghola
🇰🇿 тұқым
🇬🇪 სათესლე
🇦🇿 toxum cücərtiləri
🇲🇽 óvulo
Word origin
The word 'ovule' originated from the Latin word 'ovulum', which means 'small egg'. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the structure in seed plants that develops into a seed. The study of ovules has been crucial in understanding plant reproduction and genetics.