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Meaning of nectocalyx
nectocalyx (n.)
The swimming bell or umbrella of a jellyfish of medusa.
One of the zooids of certain Siphonophora, having somewhat the form, and the essential structure, of the bell of a jellyfish, and acting as a swimming organ.
nectocalyx Sentence Examples
- The nectocalyx of the passion flower emits a sweet nectar that attracts pollinators.
- Bees and hummingbirds eagerly seek out the nectocalyx of the nepenthes pitcher plant for sustenance.
- The complex structure of the nectocalyx in orchids provides a unique landing pad for insects.
- Naturalists study the nectocalyx of flowers to better understand floral evolution.
- Scientists have discovered that the nectocalyx of some plants contains chemical compounds that deter herbivores.
- The nectocalyx of the water lily helps to spread pollen across aquatic environments.
- The shape and color of the nectocalyx serve as visual cues for pollinators to locate flowers.
- The nectocalyx of the bromeliad is adapted to collect rainwater for the plant.
- Some nectocalyxes evolve to mimic insects, attracting predators that may inadvertently assist pollination.
- The nectocalyx of the corpse flower emits a foul odor to attract insects that feed on carrion.
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The swimming bell or umbrella of a jellyfish of medusa., One of the zooids of certain Siphonophora, having somewhat the form, and the essential structure, of th
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The nectocalyx of the passion flower emits a sweet nectar that attracts pollinators.
Bees and hummingbirds eagerly seek out the nectocalyx of the nepenthes pitcher plant for sustenance.
The complex structure of the nectocalyx in orchids provides a unique landing pad for insects.
Naturalists study the nectocalyx of flowers to better understand floral evolution.
