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

  1. Sympetalous flowers have their petals fused to form a tube or bell shape.
  2. The corolla of a sympetalous flower is typically unlobed or slightly lobed.
  3. Examples of sympetalous families include Rubiaceae, Asteraceae, and Lamiaceae.
  4. The cohesion of petals in sympetalous flowers may serve as a protective mechanism against insects.
  5. Sympetalous flowers often have a showy or fragrant corolla to attract pollinators.
  6. The fusion of petals in sympetalous flowers allows for greater diversity in floral morphology.
  7. Sympetalous angiosperms represent a highly advanced evolutionary adaptation.
  8. The study of sympetalous plants falls under the field of plant systematics.
  9. The evolution of sympetalous flowers has played a significant role in the diversification of angiosperms.
  10. The sympetalous condition is thought to have arisen independently in multiple lineages of flowering plants.

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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.