dorsiferous (Meaning)
dorsiferous ()
Bearing, or producing, on the back; -- applied to ferns which produce seeds on the back of the leaf, and to certain Batrachia, the ova of which become attached to the skin of the back of the parent, where they develop; dorsiparous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dorsiferous
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dorsiferous Sentence Examples
- The dorsiferous lip of the stamen is responsible for producing pollen grains.
- In certain ferns, dorsiferous leaves have sori arranged longitudinally along their midrib.
- The dorsiferous receptacle of a flower is covered with numerous small florets.
- The dorsiferous surface of the leaf is equipped with specialized structures that trap and absorb water.
- The dorsiferous scales of certain insects are arranged in a dorsal row.
- The flower's ovary is embedded within the receptacle, creating a dorsiferous condition.
- The dorsiferous carapace of a beetle protects its dorsal side.
- Dorsiferous glands in the skin of some animals secrete a protective oily substance.
- The dorsiferous plates of a sea cucumber provide structural support and protection.
- The dorsiferous side of a leaf is typically exposed to direct sunlight, enhancing photosynthesis.
FAQs About the word dorsiferous
Bearing, or producing, on the back; -- applied to ferns which produce seeds on the back of the leaf, and to certain Batrachia, the ova of which become attached
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The dorsiferous lip of the stamen is responsible for producing pollen grains.
In certain ferns, dorsiferous leaves have sori arranged longitudinally along their midrib.
The dorsiferous receptacle of a flower is covered with numerous small florets.
The dorsiferous surface of the leaf is equipped with specialized structures that trap and absorb water.
