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Meaning of digitate

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digitate (s)

resembling a finger

Webster

digitate (v. t.)

To point out as with the finger.

Webster

digitate (a.)

Alt. of Digitated

digitate Sentence Examples

  1. The digitate leaves of the cannabis plant give it a distinctive, sprawling appearance.
  2. The digitate patterns formed by the veins on the underside of leaves are often used as a means of identification in botany.
  3. The digitate petals of many flowers, such as geraniums and dianthus, create a beautiful and intricate display.
  4. The digitate processes on the tarsus of certain insects, such as flies and beetles, allow them to grip onto surfaces.
  5. The digitate lobes of the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha are a defining characteristic of this species.
  6. The digitate projections on the surface of certain bacteria and fungi facilitate their attachment to host cells.
  7. The digitate protrusions on the surface of certain minerals, such as calcite and dolomite, provide clues to their geological history.
  8. The digitate shape of certain crystals, such as quartz and feldspar, is often used for identification purposes in mineralogy.
  9. The digitate arrangement of leaves in some plants is an adaptation to maximize light exposure and reduce competition with neighboring plants.
  10. The digitate branching pattern of certain coral species creates a complex and diverse habitat for marine organisms.

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resembling a fingerTo point out as with the finger., Alt. of Digitated

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The digitate leaves of the cannabis plant give it a distinctive, sprawling appearance.

The digitate patterns formed by the veins on the underside of leaves are often used as a means of identification in botany.

The digitate petals of many flowers, such as geraniums and dianthus, create a beautiful and intricate display.

The digitate processes on the tarsus of certain insects, such as flies and beetles, allow them to grip onto surfaces.