tomenta (Meaning)
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tomenta (pl.)
of Tomentum
Synonyms & Antonyms of tomenta
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tomenta Sentence Examples
- The leaves of the velvetleaf plant have a soft, velvety texture known as tomenta.
- The undersides of the leaves of lamb's ear plants are covered in a dense tomenta, giving them a felted appearance.
- The tomenta on the stems of mullein plants helps to trap air, providing insulation against cold temperatures.
- The woolly texture of the tomenta on the leaves of foxgloves helps to protect them from frost damage.
- The tomenta on the new shoots of magnolia trees helps to keep them moist and protected from the sun.
- The tomenta on the leaves of some ferns helps to absorb moisture from the air.
- The tomenta on the leaves of some mosses helps to create a microclimate that supports a variety of small organisms.
- The tomenta on the petals of some daisies helps to attract pollinators.
- The tomenta on the fruits of some plants helps to disperse the seeds by sticking to animals or clothing.
- The tomenta on the leaves of some plants helps to deter herbivores by making them unpalatable.
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of Tomentum
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The leaves of the velvetleaf plant have a soft, velvety texture known as tomenta.
The undersides of the leaves of lamb's ear plants are covered in a dense tomenta, giving them a felted appearance.
The tomenta on the stems of mullein plants helps to trap air, providing insulation against cold temperatures.
The woolly texture of the tomenta on the leaves of foxgloves helps to protect them from frost damage.
