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Micropyle vs Micropile - What's the difference?

micropyle | micropile |

As nouns the difference between micropyle and micropile

is that micropyle is in seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the integuments of the ovule through which sperm are able to access the ovum while micropile is microfleece (material).

micropyle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (botany) In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the integuments of the ovule through which sperm are able to access the ovum.

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    micropile

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Microfleece (material).
  • A type of pile used in building/construction.
  • Opening in the seed coat which allows water to enter.
  • An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the spermatozoa permitted.
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