sympetalous (Meaning)
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sympetalous (s)
having a corolla composed of partially or wholly fused petals forming a corolla shaped like a tube or funnel
Synonyms & Antonyms of sympetalous
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sympetalous Sentence Examples
- Sympetalous flowers have their petals fused to form a tube or bell shape.
- The corolla of a sympetalous flower is typically unlobed or slightly lobed.
- Examples of sympetalous families include Rubiaceae, Asteraceae, and Lamiaceae.
- The cohesion of petals in sympetalous flowers may serve as a protective mechanism against insects.
- Sympetalous flowers often have a showy or fragrant corolla to attract pollinators.
- The fusion of petals in sympetalous flowers allows for greater diversity in floral morphology.
- Sympetalous angiosperms represent a highly advanced evolutionary adaptation.
- The study of sympetalous plants falls under the field of plant systematics.
- The evolution of sympetalous flowers has played a significant role in the diversification of angiosperms.
- The sympetalous condition is thought to have arisen independently in multiple lineages of flowering plants.
FAQs About the word sympetalous
having a corolla composed of partially or wholly fused petals forming a corolla shaped like a tube or funnel
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Sympetalous flowers have their petals fused to form a tube or bell shape.
The corolla of a sympetalous flower is typically unlobed or slightly lobed.
Examples of sympetalous families include Rubiaceae, Asteraceae, and Lamiaceae.
The cohesion of petals in sympetalous flowers may serve as a protective mechanism against insects.
