A very small scar, especially one visible only under magnification in scientific study.
Latin cicatricula, diminutive of cicatrix, used in botanical and zoological descriptions to identify microscopic or tiny scarring marks.
Plant scientists use this term to describe the hilum—the tiny scar where a seed was attached to the plant—which is crucial for identifying seed species and understanding plant reproduction.
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