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n. - One of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell; Basal part of a plant ovule opposite the micropyle.

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  • If you are very picky, you will want to remove the chalaza.
  • The chalaza is composed of one or two spiral bands of tissue that suspend the yolk in the center of the white.
  • But here is an odd thing: they never once enter at (what I suppose to be) the "orifice," but generally at the chalaza ...
  • I have been thinking that the apparent opening at the chalaza end must have been withering or perhaps gnawing by some very minute insects, as the ovarium is open at the...
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