Serotiny
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serotiny is a noun meaning (biology) seed dispersal as a result of an ecological trigger, typically fire.
Meaning
(biology) seed dispersal as a result of an ecological trigger, typically fire.
More Meanings
- The quality of being serotinous, requiring the heat of a wildfire to open.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include semination, autochory, synaptospermy, synzoochory, hemerochory, seminification.
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