tracheid Synonyms
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tracheid Meaning
Wordnet
tracheid (n)
long tubular cell peculiar to xylem
Webster
tracheid (n.)
A wood cell with spiral or other markings and closed throughout, as in pine wood.
tracheid Sentence Examples
- Tracheids are elongated, water-conducting cells found in the xylem of plants.
- The tracheid lumen is narrow, allowing for efficient water transport.
- Tracheids possess thick secondary walls, providing support and protection.
- The end walls of tracheids are perforated, facilitating water movement.
- Tracheids have tapering ends, resulting in overlapping connections called pits.
- The presence of tracheids contributes to the rigidity and strength of plant tissues.
- Tracheids lack cytoplasmic contents at maturity, maximizing water flow.
- The arrangement of tracheids forms a network of conduits for water transport in plants.
- The tracheid diameter and length vary depending on plant species and environmental conditions.
- Tracheids play a crucial role in the upward movement of water from roots to leaves.
FAQs About the word tracheid
long tubular cell peculiar to xylemA wood cell with spiral or other markings and closed throughout, as in pine wood.
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Tracheids are elongated, water-conducting cells found in the xylem of plants.
The tracheid lumen is narrow, allowing for efficient water transport.
Tracheids possess thick secondary walls, providing support and protection.
The end walls of tracheids are perforated, facilitating water movement.
