hypophyllous (Meaning)
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hypophyllous (a.)
Being or growing on the under side of a leaf, as the fruit dots of ferns.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypophyllous
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hypophyllous Sentence Examples
- Hypophyllous plants have their leaves oriented upside down, with the underside facing upwards.
- The hypophyllous orientation of leaves provides optimal exposure to light for photosynthesis.
- Some ferns exhibit hypophyllous sporangia, which are produced on the underside of their fronds.
- Certain mosses display hypophyllous gemmae, small asexual propagules that form on the underside of their leaves.
- Epiphytic plants often have hypophyllous arrangements to maximize nutrient uptake from water and debris accumulating on their leaves.
- The hypophyllous folding of leaves in some plants helps reduce water loss through transpiration.
- Hypophyllous structures, such as trichomes, can protect plants from insect herbivory.
- Mosses with hypophyllous rhizoids can anchor themselves more securely to the substrate.
- Ferns with hypophyllous sori, or clusters of sporangia, can disperse their spores more effectively.
- The hypophyllous orientation of certain leaves can facilitate water absorption and storage.
FAQs About the word hypophyllous
Being or growing on the under side of a leaf, as the fruit dots of ferns.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Hypophyllous plants have their leaves oriented upside down, with the underside facing upwards.
The hypophyllous orientation of leaves provides optimal exposure to light for photosynthesis.
Some ferns exhibit hypophyllous sporangia, which are produced on the underside of their fronds.
Certain mosses display hypophyllous gemmae, small asexual propagules that form on the underside of their leaves.
