octamerous (Meaning)
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octamerous (a.)
Having the parts in eights; as, an octamerous flower; octamerous mesenteries in polyps.
Synonyms & Antonyms of octamerous
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octamerous Sentence Examples
- The delicate petals of the flower were arranged in an octamerous pattern, forming a symmetrical eight-pointed star.
- The octamerous structure of the chrysanthemum's flower head is a defining characteristic of the species.
- The male gametophyte of ferns is often octamerous, producing eight antheridial cells.
- The ovary of certain species of orchid is octamerous, featuring eight carpels fused together.
- The fruiting body of the mushroom genus Amanita is octamerous, with gills arranged in multiples of eight.
- The octamerous symmetry of the giant puffball fungus resembles a large spherical sponge.
- The octamerous arrangement of the eyes on certain species of flies provides them with a wide field of vision.
- The octamerous crystals of aluminum oxide exhibit a characteristic cubic shape.
- The octamerous protein complex is essential for the replication of certain viruses.
- The octamerous architecture of the transcription factor complex enhances its binding affinity to DNA.
FAQs About the word octamerous
Having the parts in eights; as, an octamerous flower; octamerous mesenteries in polyps.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The delicate petals of the flower were arranged in an octamerous pattern, forming a symmetrical eight-pointed star.
The octamerous structure of the chrysanthemum's flower head is a defining characteristic of the species.
The male gametophyte of ferns is often octamerous, producing eight antheridial cells.
The ovary of certain species of orchid is octamerous, featuring eight carpels fused together.
