areole (Meaning)
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areole (n.)
Same as Areola.
Synonyms & Antonyms of areole
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
areole Sentence Examples
- The areole is a small, circular area on the cactus where spines, flowers, or new shoots emerge.
- Botanists classify cacti species based on the number and arrangement of areoles on their stems.
- The spines of the cactus radiate outward from the areole, providing protection from predators.
- Entomologists study the areole structure of certain insects for taxonomic identification.
- The areole serves as a site for photosynthesis and water absorption in the cactus.
- Horticulturists propagate new cacti by removing an areole with roots and planting it in soil.
- The density of areoles varies among different species of cacti, reflecting their adaptations to arid environments.
- The presence of woolly hairs around the areole helps insulate the cactus from extreme temperatures.
- Some cacti produce flowers directly from the areole, adding to their ornamental value.
- The areole is a distinctive feature of cacti anatomy, contributing to their unique appearance and survival strategies.
FAQs About the word areole
Same as Areola.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The areole is a small, circular area on the cactus where spines, flowers, or new shoots emerge.
Botanists classify cacti species based on the number and arrangement of areoles on their stems.
The spines of the cactus radiate outward from the areole, providing protection from predators.
Entomologists study the areole structure of certain insects for taxonomic identification.
