circumscissile (Meaning)

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circumscissile (a.)

Dehiscing or opening by a transverse fissure extending around (a capsule or pod). See Illust. of Pyxidium.

Synonyms & Antonyms of circumscissile

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circumscissile Sentence Examples

  1. The poppy seed pod exploded in a satisfying pop, releasing its tiny treasures through a circumscissile capsule that split neatly around the circumference.
  2. Botanists were fascinated by the unique circumscissile dehiscence of the squirting cucumber, which propels its seeds a surprising distance.
  3. The identification of wild mushrooms often relies on key features, including the presence of a circumscissile veil on certain species.
  4. Unlike most fruits that require external force to open, the milkweed pod relies on a circumscissile mechanism to disperse its fluffy seeds with the wind.
  5. Carefully inspecting the fallen fruit, they discovered a circumscissile capsule, revealing the plump, glistening seeds hidden within.
  6. The delicate poppy flower eventually matured, its green pod transforming into a circumscissile capsule ready to burst and scatter its seeds.
  7. Evolutionary biologists believe the circumscissile nature of certain fruits offers an advantage by aiding in efficient seed dispersal.
  8. The gardener marveled at the natural engineering of the castor bean plant, its distinctive seed pods employing a circumscissile mechanism.
  9. As the okra pods reached maturity, their circumscissile nature became evident, offering a glimpse at the delicious seeds within.
  10. The classroom microscope revealed the intricate details of a circumscissile capsule, sparking curiosity about the ingenious mechanisms of the plant world.

FAQs About the word circumscissile

Dehiscing or opening by a transverse fissure extending around (a capsule or pod). See Illust. of Pyxidium.

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The poppy seed pod exploded in a satisfying pop, releasing its tiny treasures through a circumscissile capsule that split neatly around the circumference.

Botanists were fascinated by the unique circumscissile dehiscence of the squirting cucumber, which propels its seeds a surprising distance.

The identification of wild mushrooms often relies on key features, including the presence of a circumscissile veil on certain species.

Unlike most fruits that require external force to open, the milkweed pod relies on a circumscissile mechanism to disperse its fluffy seeds with the wind.