cupule (Meaning)
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cupule (n)
cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn
a sucker on the feet of certain flies
Synonyms & Antonyms of cupule
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cupule Sentence Examples
- The acorn is enclosed in a cupule, which protects it as it matures.
- In paleontology, the cupule surrounding the seed fossil provides valuable insights into ancient plant morphology.
- Botanists study the anatomy of the cupule to understand its role in seed dispersal.
- The cupule of the water chestnut contains the edible kernel within its protective shell.
- The cupule of certain flowers holds the ovary and develops into the fruit after fertilization.
- Oak trees produce cupules as part of their reproductive structures.
- The cupule of a hazelnut often splits open when the nut is ripe, releasing the seed.
- Archaeologists unearthed clay artifacts with intricate cupule designs, suggesting their ceremonial significance.
- The cupule of some tree species is covered in spines for added protection against predators.
- Fossilized cupules found in sedimentary rock layers provide clues about ancient plant diversity.
FAQs About the word cupule
cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn, a sucker on the feet of certain flies
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The acorn is enclosed in a cupule, which protects it as it matures.
In paleontology, the cupule surrounding the seed fossil provides valuable insights into ancient plant morphology.
Botanists study the anatomy of the cupule to understand its role in seed dispersal.
The cupule of the water chestnut contains the edible kernel within its protective shell.
