dissepiment (Meaning)
dissepiment (n.)
A separating tissue; a partition; a septum.
One of the partitions which divide a compound ovary into cells.
One of the transverse, calcareous partitions between the radiating septa of a coral.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dissepiment
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dissepiment Sentence Examples
- The dissepiment within the ovary of a flower divides it into chambers, each containing ovules.
- The dissepiment of an achene is the inner wall that separates the seed cavity from the outer wall.
- The dissepiment of a berry is the central core that contains the seeds.
- The dissepiment of a capsule is the partition that separates the locules or compartments of the fruit.
- The dissepiment of a drupe is the hard stone that surrounds the seed.
- The dissepiment of a follicle is the inner wall that lines the fruit and separates the seeds.
- The dissepiment of a legume is the inner wall that separates the two valves of the fruit.
- The dissepiment of a nut is the hard outer shell that encloses the seed.
- The dissepiment of a pome is the core that contains the seeds.
- The dissepiment of a samara is the wing-like structure that helps the seed disperse.
FAQs About the word dissepiment
A separating tissue; a partition; a septum., One of the partitions which divide a compound ovary into cells., One of the transverse, calcareous partitions betwe
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The dissepiment within the ovary of a flower divides it into chambers, each containing ovules.
The dissepiment of an achene is the inner wall that separates the seed cavity from the outer wall.
The dissepiment of a berry is the central core that contains the seeds.
The dissepiment of a capsule is the partition that separates the locules or compartments of the fruit.
