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Vocabulary Term Details

Cotyledons

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotyledons)

A cotyledon is a significant part of the embryo within the seed of a plant. Upon germination, the cotyledon may become the embryonic first leaves of a seedling. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

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Leaves
N/APlant embryos

This term is used for the following terms: 
Seed leaves

Approved Date
08-Mar-2013

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