pneumatocyst (Meaning)
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pneumatocyst (n.)
A cyst or sac of a siphonophore, containing air, and serving as a float, as in Physalia.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pneumatocyst
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pneumatocyst Sentence Examples
- The pneumatocyst, a gas-filled sac found in aquatic plants, provides buoyancy to the plant.
- The pneumatocyst of the kelp forest giant kelp supports the fronds and allows the algae to remain upright.
- The pneumatocyst of a bladderwort plant is used for flotation and buoyancy in the water.
- Some mosses, such as Sphagnum, have specialized pneumatocysts that absorb water to keep the plant moist.
- The pneumatocyst is an essential adaptation for plants living in aquatic environments, as it allows them to resist strong currents and waves.
- The presence of pneumatocysts in the stem tissue of certain water lilies contributes to their buoyancy and ability to float on water.
- The pneumatocyst of the freshwater plant Ceratophyllum demersum is involved in providing buoyancy and maintaining the plant's position in the water column.
- The buoyancy provided by the pneumatocysts of aquatic plants allows them to reach sunlight and access nutrients in the upper layers of the water.
- The pneumatocyst of a seaweed plant is a key feature for maintaining the plant's upright posture and orientation in the water.
- The evolution of the pneumatocyst in marine algae has played a crucial role in their diversification and success in aquatic habitats.
FAQs About the word pneumatocyst
A cyst or sac of a siphonophore, containing air, and serving as a float, as in Physalia.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pneumatocyst, a gas-filled sac found in aquatic plants, provides buoyancy to the plant.
The pneumatocyst of the kelp forest giant kelp supports the fronds and allows the algae to remain upright.
The pneumatocyst of a bladderwort plant is used for flotation and buoyancy in the water.
Some mosses, such as Sphagnum, have specialized pneumatocysts that absorb water to keep the plant moist.
