funicle
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Origin of funicle
From the Latin word fūniculus, dating back to 1655–65. See funiculus, -cle 1
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This is seen in the passion-flower, where the covering arises from the placenta or extremity of the funicle at the base of the ovule and passes upwards towards the apex, leaving the micropyle uncovered.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
Pedicellus or Pedicle: the third joint in a geniculate antenna: forming the pivot between scape and funicle: in general, a stalk or stem.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Annelet or annellus: Hym.; small ring-joints between scape and funicle.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
The straight line does not correspond with the funicle, which is not straight, but is pushed up in a curved form against the upper edge of the cell.
From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by Griffith, William
It is attached to the placenta by the funicle f, cellular prolongations from which form an aril a a.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
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