pappiform Synonyms
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pappiform Meaning
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pappiform (a.)
Resembling the pappus of composite plants.
pappiform Sentence Examples
- The pappiform appendages of the dandelion seeds aid in dispersal by wind.
- The pappiform scales on butterfly wings give them their characteristic fluttery flight.
- The pappiform bristles on certain plants provide protection from grazing animals.
- The pappiform hairs on the surface of some insects enhance their buoyancy.
- The pappiform bracts on some flowers resemble feathers, attracting pollinators.
- The pappiform setae on the body of certain caterpillars serve as a defense mechanism.
- The pappiform outgrowths on the leaves of some aquatic plants increase surface area for oxygen absorption.
- The pappiform scales on the wings of some beetles create a iridescent sheen.
- The pappiform hairs on the stems of some plants help them cling to support structures.
- The pappiform projections on the head of certain birds act as sensory organs.
FAQs About the word pappiform
Resembling the pappus of composite plants.
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The pappiform appendages of the dandelion seeds aid in dispersal by wind.
The pappiform scales on butterfly wings give them their characteristic fluttery flight.
The pappiform bristles on certain plants provide protection from grazing animals.
The pappiform hairs on the surface of some insects enhance their buoyancy.
