ooecium

Meanings

• noun

  A structure in certain plants, such as ferns, that encloses the spore-bearing organs.

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Variants

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aecia , aecial , aecium

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Etymology

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From Greek ōōon (egg) + kēion (small room), referring to the protective structure surrounding the spores.

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Trivia

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1. The ooecium is a crucial part of the life cycle of many plants, as it protects the spores until they are ready to germinate.

2. The protective structure of the ooecium allows the spores to remain moist and viable for longer periods of time, increasing their chances of successful germination.

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Related Concepts

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1. sporangium: A structure in plants that produces and contains spores. The ooecium and sporangium are related structures in the life cycle of plants.

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Culture

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In botany, the ooecium is an important structure in the life cycle of many plants. It is particularly significant in the reproduction of ferns and some other types of plants.

How to Memorize "ooecium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small protective structure surrounding spore-bearing organs in a plant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ooecium' with the protective structure surrounding spores in plants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'ooecium' is like a small 'room' for 'eggs' (spores) in plants.

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