tegument (Meaning)
tegument (n)
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
tegument (n.)
A cover or covering; an integument.
Especially, the covering of a living body, or of some part or organ of such a body; skin; hide.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tegument
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tegument Sentence Examples
- The tegument of the insect provides a protective barrier against external threats.
- The glycocalyx, a layer of carbohydrates, forms the outermost tegument of certain cells.
- The eggshell of reptiles and birds is a modified tegument that protects the developing embryo.
- The root cap of plants is a tegumentary structure that shields the fragile root tip.
- The epidermis, the outermost layer of plant skin, functions as a tegument.
- The integument of a seed consists of the testa and the tegmen.
- The tegumentary system of animals includes the integument, exoskeleton, and other protective structures.
- The chitinous tegument of insects is composed of hardened polysaccharides.
- Some trematode worms possess a thick tegument that assists in the absorption of nutrients.
- The tegument of the parasitic fluke provides it with an adhesive surface for attachment to the host.
FAQs About the word tegument
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touchA cover or covering; an integument., Especially, the covering of a living body, or of some part
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The tegument of the insect provides a protective barrier against external threats.
The glycocalyx, a layer of carbohydrates, forms the outermost tegument of certain cells.
The eggshell of reptiles and birds is a modified tegument that protects the developing embryo.
The root cap of plants is a tegumentary structure that shields the fragile root tip.
