cotyledon

[US]/ˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/
[UK]/ˌkɑːtɪˈliːdən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a leaf that is part of the embryo of a seed plant; the first leaf or leaves that appear from a germinating seed

Phrases & Collocations

cotyledon development

cotyledon function

cotyledon stage

cotyledon count

cotyledon shape

cotyledon number

cotyledon size

cotyledon type

cotyledon emergence

cotyledon leaf

Example Sentences

the cotyledon is the first leaf that appears in a seedling.

in some plants, the cotyledon can store nutrients for the developing seedling.

during germination, the cotyledon helps provide energy to the young plant.

the number of cotyledons varies among different plant species.

some dicotyledonous plants have two cotyledons.

the cotyledon can also be used to identify certain plant families.

after the cotyledon falls off, true leaves begin to develop.

in botany, cotyledons play a crucial role in seedling development.

some seeds have large cotyledons that aid in their survival.

the cotyledon can sometimes be mistaken for a true leaf.

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