perichaetia (Meaning)
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perichaetia (pl.)
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perichaetia Sentence Examples
- The perichaetia, protective leaf-like structures, cradle the female reproductive organs of bryophytes.
- The perichaetial leaves, arranged in a rosette, enclose the archegonia, the female gametangia.
- After fertilization, the perichaetia continue to protect the developing sporophyte embryo.
- The perichaetial leaves of some mosses form a distinct hood-like structure.
- The perichaetia provide a moist and sheltered environment for spore production.
- The shape and size of the perichaetia can vary greatly among different bryophyte species.
- In liverworts, the perichaetia are often associated with an involucre of sterile bracts.
- The perichaetial leaves can have specialized structures, such as teeth or hairs, which aid in protection.
- The perichaetia of some bryophytes develop a beak-like projection, which assists in spore dispersal.
- The study of perichaetial morphology contributes to the understanding of bryophyte taxonomy and evolution.
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The perichaetia, protective leaf-like structures, cradle the female reproductive organs of bryophytes.
The perichaetial leaves, arranged in a rosette, enclose the archegonia, the female gametangia.
After fertilization, the perichaetia continue to protect the developing sporophyte embryo.
The perichaetial leaves of some mosses form a distinct hood-like structure.
