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fimbriodentate

fimbriodentate

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Having edges with short hairs and small teeth
  • adjective
  • Specialized
: fimbriodentado
  • The scientist noted the fimbriodentate margin of the plant's leaves under the microscope.

Examples

  • The fimbriodentate structure of the petal made it easy to distinguish this species from others.

  • The fimbriodentate leaves of the plant are quite distinctive.

  • Some marine organisms have fimbriodentate appendages that help them filter food from the water.

  • Can you identify the fimbriodentate edges on this specimen?

  • The scientist noted the fimbriodentate margin of the plant's leaves under the microscope.

  • The fimbriodentate structure of the petal made it easy to distinguish this species from others.

  • Some marine organisms have fimbriodentate appendages that help them filter food from the water.

Surface Forms

fimbriodentate positive

Morphology

fimbriodentate = fimbriate + dentate (semi-transparent) = fimbri + dentate

Formed from 'fimbriate' (fringed) + 'dentate' (toothed); the botanical combining form 'fimbri-' is technical and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Fimbriodentate comes from Latin words fimbria 'fringe' and dentate 'toothed', and the dentate part is the same 'dent' you see in dentist. So it describes an edge that has both a fringe and tiny tooth-like points, as in some leaves or petals.