Primine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Primine is a noun meaning (botany) The outermost integument of an ovule (if it has two).
Meaning
(botany) The outermost integument of an ovule (if it has two).
Example Sentences
In the seed these membranes are called by various names, of which the most frequently used are spermoderm or testa for the primine; mesosperm, for the secondine; and endopleura for the other.
Word Forms
- primines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include secundine, integument, quintine, secondine, plumule, exotesta.
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