Merithallus

Quick meaning: Merithallus is a noun meaning (dated, botany) An internode.

Meaning

(dated, botany) An internode.

Example Sentences

[…]but when we examine the increase of this branch in part, we see, with Cassini, that each merithallus, or internode, grows principally by its lower part[…]

Prof. F. Delpino regards the leaf, not as an independent organ, but as a section of a merithallus, the free projecting portion of a cone of growth, the remaining elements of which are closely united with one another to form the axial shoot.

Word Forms

• merithalli

Synonyms for merithallus

Depending on context, synonyms include internode, merithal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include merithal, tigellus, internode, perithallus, endothecium, phytomere.

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