Dictionary Blog: Pliotaxia

Meaning of the word

PLIIOTAXIA It is a term used in biology to describe the layout of leaves in a plant. Refers to the way the leaves are positioned along the stem or branch of a plant.

Origin of the word

The word “pliotaxia” originates in the Greek “pleion” (more) and “taxis” (order). Therefore, its literal meaning is “more order”.

Word adverbs

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Conjunctions of the word

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Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “plyiotaxia” are: philotaxis, leaf disposition, leaf arrangement.

Word Definitions

1. LEAVING ARTICLE IN A PLANT.
2. SERVANCE ORGANIZATION OF THE LEAVES ON THE STEAN OR BRING OF A PLANT.

Phrases that the word applies

1. The pliotaxia of the leaves of this plant is opposite, with two leaves inserting in opposite points of the stem.

2. The plyiotaxis of the leaves of this tree is alternating, with the leaves inserting in alternate points along the branch.

Examples of the word in text

PLIOTAXY STUDY IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND PLANT ORGANIZATION AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENVIRONMENT.

Plyiotaxis can range from different plant species and even within the same species.

Rhymes with the word

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Anagrams with the word

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