funicle
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Etymology
Origin of funicle
From the Latin word fūniculus, dating back to 1655–65. See funiculus, -cle 1
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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
Annelet or annellus: Hym.; small ring-joints between scape and funicle.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
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 John. B. Smith
As the first integument grows round it, the amount of inversion increases, and the funicle becomes adherent to the side of the nucellus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various
The ovule is curved upon itself, so that the micropyle is near the funicle.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various
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