replum Synonyms
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replum Meaning
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replum (n.)
The framework of some pods, as the cress, which remains after the valves drop off.
replum Sentence Examples
- The fruit of the cruciferous plant family, such as cabbage and broccoli, has a replum separating the valves.
- The replum in cruciferous fruits is a membranous partition that divides the fruit into two compartments.
- The replum is derived from the fused carpels of the ovary.
- It is the only structure that persists after the fruit valves have fallen away.
- The replum has a characteristic shape and surface texture that varies among species.
- The replum serves as a protective structure for the seeds contained within the fruit.
- In some cruciferous fruits, the replum has a spongy texture that aids in seed dispersal.
- The replum is an important characteristic for taxonomic identification of cruciferous plants.
- The presence and structure of the replum are useful in distinguishing different genera and species within the family.
- Researchers have studied the evolution and genetic basis of replum formation in cruciferous plants.
FAQs About the word replum
The framework of some pods, as the cress, which remains after the valves drop off.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The fruit of the cruciferous plant family, such as cabbage and broccoli, has a replum separating the valves.
The replum in cruciferous fruits is a membranous partition that divides the fruit into two compartments.
The replum is derived from the fused carpels of the ovary.
It is the only structure that persists after the fruit valves have fallen away.
