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Meaning of thalloid
Wordnet
thalloid (a)
of or relating to or resembling or consisting of a thallus
Webster
thalloid (a.)
Resembling, or consisting of, thallus.
thalloid Sentence Examples
- The thalloid structure of the lichen consisted of a flat, leaf-like body.
- The thalloid plant body lacked distinct stems and leaves.
- The algae in the thalloid lichen were photosynthetic, providing nutrition for the partnership.
- Thalloid algae often form extensive mats on rocks and other substrates.
- The thalloid body of the fungus provided a stable environment for the algae.
- The symbiotic relationship between the fungus and algae in thalloid lichens enhanced their survival in harsh conditions.
- Thalloid structures can exhibit various forms, including foliose (leafy), crustose (encrusting), and fruticose (shrubby).
- The thalloid morphology of some liverworts resembled that of mosses.
- Scientists study thalloid plants to gain insights into the evolution of land plants.
- The diversity of thalloid forms reflects the adaptability of these organisms in different ecological niches.
FAQs About the word thalloid
of or relating to or resembling or consisting of a thallusResembling, or consisting of, thallus.
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The thalloid structure of the lichen consisted of a flat, leaf-like body.
The thalloid plant body lacked distinct stems and leaves.
The algae in the thalloid lichen were photosynthetic, providing nutrition for the partnership.
Thalloid algae often form extensive mats on rocks and other substrates.
