penicillate (Meaning)
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penicillate (a.)
Having the form of a pencil; furnished with a pencil of fine hairs; ending in a tuft of hairs like a camel's-hair brush, as the stigmas of some grasses.
Synonyms & Antonyms of penicillate
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penicillate Sentence Examples
- The penicillate spores of the fungus Aspergillus exhibit a brush-like structure.
- Penicillin, an antibiotic, is derived from the penicillate fungus Penicillium chrysogenum.
- The penicillate hyphae of mycelium interconnect to form a complex network.
- Penicillate fungicides effectively control powdery mildew and other fungal diseases.
- The penicillate bristles on the tongue of certain insects aid in feeding and grooming.
- Penicillate seaweeds, such as Codium tomentosum, have a velvety appearance due to their penicillate branches.
- The penicillate pattern on the surface of some plants, such as the scorpion fern, provides a protective barrier.
- Penicillate bacteria, like Bacillus subtilis, form thread-like colonies with a brush-like appearance.
- Penicillate microfungi play a vital role in the decomposition of organic matter in the soil.
- The penicillate appendages on the seeds of certain plants facilitate dispersal by wind or animals.
FAQs About the word penicillate
Having the form of a pencil; furnished with a pencil of fine hairs; ending in a tuft of hairs like a camel's-hair brush, as the stigmas of some grasses.
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The penicillate spores of the fungus Aspergillus exhibit a brush-like structure.
Penicillin, an antibiotic, is derived from the penicillate fungus Penicillium chrysogenum.
The penicillate hyphae of mycelium interconnect to form a complex network.
Penicillate fungicides effectively control powdery mildew and other fungal diseases.
