Endotegmic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Pertaining to the inner epidermis of the integument. not-comparable
"Mesotegmic seeds with coats derived from the middle layer are rare, while endotegmic seeds with coats derived from the innermost layer of the inner integument are present in, for example, the black pepper family (Piperaceae)."
Example
More examples"Mesotegmic seeds with coats derived from the middle layer are rare, while endotegmic seeds with coats derived from the innermost layer of the inner integument are present in, for example, the black pepper family (Piperaceae)."
Etymology
From endo- + tegmic.
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