exocone

/ɛksəˈkiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of pollen grain with a single opening and usually three colpi (grooves).

“The scientist studied the exocone of a rare plant species under a microscope.”

2. noun

A cone-shaped structure or protrusion, especially in a cell or a microscopic organism.

“The exocone on the surface of the cell played a crucial role in its function.”

Synonyms

  • cone
  • spore

Antonyms

  • endocone