phylloid (Meaning)
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phylloid (a.)
Resembling a leaf.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phylloid
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phylloid Sentence Examples
- The phylloid leaf of the gingko tree resembles a flattened fan.
- The phylloid tissue in certain tumors resembles leaf-like structures.
- The phylloid phyllotaxy, or leaf arrangement, is unique to ferns and some palms.
- The phylloid expansion of the carpellary leaf aids in seed dispersal in certain plants.
- The phylloid theory proposes that the stem of a fern is homologous to its leaf.
- The phylloid appendages on the margins of some ferns provide structural support.
- The phylloid protrusions on the tentacles of some jellyfish serve as sensory receptors.
- The phylloid transformation of the placenta in some mammals results in the formation of cotyledons.
- The phylloid tissue in the gills of certain fish aids in oxygen uptake.
- The phylloid anatomy of the cortex in certain plant species provides structural stability.
FAQs About the word phylloid
Resembling a leaf.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The phylloid leaf of the gingko tree resembles a flattened fan.
The phylloid tissue in certain tumors resembles leaf-like structures.
The phylloid phyllotaxy, or leaf arrangement, is unique to ferns and some palms.
The phylloid expansion of the carpellary leaf aids in seed dispersal in certain plants.
