Pistilodium

Meaning of the word

The term “pistilodium” is a male noun that refers to a modified floral structure, present in some plants, which resembles a pistil, but has no reproductive function.

Origin of the word

The word “pistilodium” originates in the Greek “pistilius”, which means “pistil”, and the suffix “hatred”, which indicates a characteristic or state. Therefore, the term indicates a pistil -like structure.

Word adverbs

– Pattlely

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But

Synonyms of the word

– pseudopistilo
– Pistiliform
– Pistylid

Word Definitions

1. Modified floral structure that resembles a pistil, but has no reproductive function.
2. Part of the flower that develops abnormally without fulfilling its reproductive function.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pistilodium is an adaptation of the plant to attract pollinators.
– Some types of flowers have pistilodes in their structures.
– Pistilodium can confuse the pollinating insects, leading them to visit the flower without pollination.

Examples of the word in text

Pistilodium is a floral structure that can be found in some species of orchids. This modification of the flower attracts pollinating insects, but has no functional reproductive organs. Thus, insects are deceived and do not pollinate the plant.

Rhymes with the word

– Stem
– Lily
– Virus
– Brílio

Anagrams with the word

– Dysplió
– Dipilístio
– Dipilístio
– Dipilístio
– Dipilístio
– Dipilístio
– Dipilístio
– Dipilístio
– Dipilístio
– Dipilístio

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