Rimoportula
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rimoportula is a noun meaning A lip-shaped structure in some diatoms.
Meaning
A lip-shaped structure in some diatoms.
Example Sentences
Many araphid diatoms have parallel striae and a distinct sternum; many araphid diatoms (and even some centric diatoms, particularly in the Biddulphiaceae and Eupodiscaceae) have apical pore fields; other small araphid pennates (such as Staurosira species) and centrics (Corethron and Leptocylindrus) lack rimoportula; and occluded pores are found in most diatoms, albeit in a variety of siliceous structures.
Word Forms
- rimoportulae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include helictoglossa, fultoportula, epicingulum, monoraphid, rhinophore, marginoporid.
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