Byssoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Byssoid is an adjective meaning Synonym of byssaceous.
Meaning
Synonym of byssaceous.
Example Sentences
Hypothallus below the entire thallus, byssoid, whitish, composed of 1-2 μm thick hypae.
The opinions already expressed in 'The Phytologist,' relative to the nature of the byssoid substance found on the roots of Monotropa, from all stations that have supplied specimens for examination, are as follows.
At first consisting of loose, distinct, byssoid fibres, in which state it frequently remains without producing a true hymenium, next forming a thin, resupinate, silky, subpulverulent stratum, with a beautiful byssoid margin, at length furnished with a true hymenium, and beset with minute white bristles.
Synonyms for byssoid
Depending on context, synonyms include byssaceous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyomorphic, hyaloid, selenoid, melonic, favous, semiosseous.
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