polycotyledon (Meaning)
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polycotyledon (n.)
A plant that has many, or more than two, cotyledons in the seed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of polycotyledon
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polycotyledon Sentence Examples
- Bean plants, members of the Fabaceae family, possess polycotyledons, with two or more cotyledons present in their seeds.
- Polycotyledony is a characteristic of the ancient plant order Piperales, which includes species such as peppers and magnolias.
- The genus Nymphaea, commonly known as water lilies, is characterized by polycotyledonous seeds, typically exhibiting numerous cotyledons upon germination.
- In the plant family Aristolochiaceae, polycotyledonous seeds are prevalent, with species displaying two to six cotyledons per seed.
- Several primitive angiosperm families, such as Amborellaceae, exhibit polycotyledony, providing insights into the early evolution of flowering plants.
- The study of polycotyledonous plants has shed light on the diversity and phylogenetic relationships within the plant kingdom.
- Plant geneticists utilize polycotyledonous mutants to investigate the regulation of cotyledon development and seed germination.
- Certain gymnosperms, such as some species of Zamia, exhibit polycotyledony, an unusual trait among non-angiosperms.
- Environmental factors, such as light availability and nutrient levels, can influence the expression of polycotyledony in some plant species.
- Polycotyledonous plants serve as valuable model systems for studying seed development and the genetic control of plant architecture.
FAQs About the word polycotyledon
A plant that has many, or more than two, cotyledons in the seed.
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Bean plants, members of the Fabaceae family, possess polycotyledons, with two or more cotyledons present in their seeds.
Polycotyledony is a characteristic of the ancient plant order Piperales, which includes species such as peppers and magnolias.
The genus Nymphaea, commonly known as water lilies, is characterized by polycotyledonous seeds, typically exhibiting numerous cotyledons upon germination.
In the plant family Aristolochiaceae, polycotyledonous seeds are prevalent, with species displaying two to six cotyledons per seed.
