Understand 'ovule' as part of how flowers reproduce, turning into a seed after pollination. Botanists study how the ovule becomes a seed.
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Pre-Seed Stage
'Ovule' is the stage before a seed is formed, not the seed itself. The plant's ovule is yet to develop into a full-fledged seed.
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Specificity Matters
Use 'ovule' only when speaking about the specific part of a flower, not for the whole flower or fruit. The magnolia's ovules will become seeds when fertilized.