perichaeth (Meaning)
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perichaeth (n.)
The leafy involucre surrounding the fruit stalk of mosses; perichaetium; perichete.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perichaeth
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perichaeth Sentence Examples
- The mosses' perichaeth enveloped the delicate archegonia, protecting them during fertilization.
- The scaly perichaeth of the liverwort served as a shield against harsh environmental conditions.
- In a cross-section of a fern gametophyte, the perichaeth can be identified as an outer layer of elongated cells.
- The perichaeth of this ancient lycopod displayed an intricate pattern of intertwined and interwoven cells.
- The evolution of the perichaeth allowed early land plants to reproduce successfully in terrestrial environments.
- The perichaeth's role in protecting the reproductive organs is crucial for the survival and propagation of non-vascular plants.
- The delicate perichaeth of the hornwort gametophyte was covered in a fine layer of hairs, providing insulation.
- The comparative study of perichaeth structures in different bryophyte species revealed their diverse and specialized adaptations.
- The ecologists observed a correlation between the thickness of the perichaeth and the level of UV radiation exposure in different habitats.
- The perichaeth became a key morphological feature used by taxonomists to classify and identify non-vascular plant species.
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The leafy involucre surrounding the fruit stalk of mosses; perichaetium; perichete.
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No antonyms found.
The mosses' perichaeth enveloped the delicate archegonia, protecting them during fertilization.
The scaly perichaeth of the liverwort served as a shield against harsh environmental conditions.
In a cross-section of a fern gametophyte, the perichaeth can be identified as an outer layer of elongated cells.
The perichaeth of this ancient lycopod displayed an intricate pattern of intertwined and interwoven cells.
