digitate (Meaning)
Wordnet
digitate (s)
resembling a finger
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digitate (v. t.)
To point out as with the finger.
Webster
digitate (a.)
Alt. of Digitated
Synonyms & Antonyms of digitate
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digitate Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The digitate lobes of the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha are a defining characteristic of this species.
- The digitate projections on the surface of certain bacteria and fungi facilitate their attachment to host cells.
- The digitate protrusions on the surface of certain minerals, such as calcite and dolomite, provide clues to their geological history.
- The digitate shape of certain crystals, such as quartz and feldspar, is often used for identification purposes in mineralogy.
- The digitate arrangement of leaves in some plants is an adaptation to maximize light exposure and reduce competition with neighboring plants.
- The digitate branching pattern of certain coral species creates a complex and diverse habitat for marine organisms.
FAQs About the word digitate
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.
