What is another word for micropylar?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊpˌa͡ɪlə] (IPA) 
Micropylar refers to the small opening in the outer layer of seeds, allowing the entry of water and air during germination. Some synonyms for this term include pore, orifice, aperture, hole, and opening. Micropyles range in size and shape depending on the type of seed, from small round ones in nuts to elongated slit-like ones in beans. Other words that can be used as synonyms for micropylar include punctum, stoma, fenestra, and vent. These terms can be used interchangeably in botany or plant biology research to describe the opening and structure of seeds, and to analyze how they function in germination and plant growth.
