Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ovulo
noun
/ˈoʊv.juːl/
Definition
An ovule is a structure found in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization.
Examples
- The ovule grows within the ovary of a flower.
- When fertilized by pollen, the ovule develops into a seed.
- Each ovule has the potential to form a new plant after fertilization.
Meaning
In the context of plant biology, an ovule is the part of the ovary that contains the female gametes (egg cells) and is responsible for the reproduction of flowering plants.
Synonyms
- Egg cell
- Female gamete
- Seed precursor