What does caducous mean?
Caducous means (biology) Of a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development..
Caducous
/kəˈdjuːkəs/ · adjective
Meaning
(biology) Of a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development..
Definitions by Sense
- (biology) Of a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development.
- (botany) Tending to fall early.
Example Sentences
The Jubulaceae have a leaf whose lobule, usually transformed into a water-sac, is normally very narrowly attached to the stem and to the dorsal lobe; indeed some Frullania taxa reproduce vegetatively by dropping the dorsal lobes, but not the lobules, and Neohattoria has caducous lobules but persistent lobes.
caducous leaves
Synonyms for caducous
Antonyms for caducous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more caducous
- most caducous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for caducous?
Common synonyms include shed.
What is the opposite of caducous?
Possible antonyms include persistent, lasting.
How do you use caducous in a sentence?
The Jubulaceae have a leaf whose lobule, usually transformed into a water-sac, is normally very narrowly attached to the stem and to the dorsal lobe; indeed some Frullania taxa reproduce vegetatively by dropping the dorsal lobes, but not the lobules, and Neohattoria has caducous lobules but persistent lobes.
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