Question

What is scutellum and it's characteristics

Answer 1

a modified cotyledons in the embryo of a grass seed.
it is very thin with High surface area.

Answer 2

◈ Given :-

• What is Scutellum?

◈ Answer :-

⟹ A small structure shaped like a sheild .

◈ Some points :-

• The scutellum is the posterior portion of either the mesonotum or the metanotum of an insect..

• It is very thin with high surface area, and serves to absorb nutrients from the endosperm during germination.