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glumella (n.)

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glumella Sentence Examples

  1. The lemma and glumella collectively form the protective covering of the grass caryopsis.
  2. The outer glumella of the grass spikelet is typically larger and more conspicuous than the inner one.
  3. The glumella plays a crucial role in the dispersal and germination of grass seeds.
  4. The surface of the glumella can be smooth, hairy, or adorned with intricate patterns.
  5. The glumella is often used as a taxonomic characteristic for identifying grass species.
  6. The development of the glumella is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
  7. Mutations in the glumella can alter its shape, size, or ornamentation.
  8. The glumella is an important site of interaction between the grass plant and its surrounding environment.
  9. The glumella protects the developing caryopsis from desiccation, mechanical damage, and pathogen attack.
  10. The presence or absence of the glumella can have significant implications for the survival and propagation of grass species.

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The lemma and glumella collectively form the protective covering of the grass caryopsis.

The outer glumella of the grass spikelet is typically larger and more conspicuous than the inner one.

The glumella plays a crucial role in the dispersal and germination of grass seeds.

The surface of the glumella can be smooth, hairy, or adorned with intricate patterns.