monocotyledon
- noun
- /ˌmɒnəˈkɒtɪˌliːdən/
- Specialized
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monocotiledónea
- Seagrasses have evolved within the monocotyledon angiosperm group known as the Alismatidae (Les et al. 1997, Waycott et al. 2006).
Examples
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Hydrophily in most monocotyledons (excluding Hydrocharitaceae) and perhaps in the dicot Callitriche has conceivably evolved in such a fashion.
Academic text (1996) -
In this respect, seagrasses are similar to many other rhizomatous terrestrial and aquatic monocotyledons.
Academic text (2012) -
Seagrasses represent several specialized groups of monocotyledons, which have adapted successfully to colonize the shallow coastal seas and estuaries of the world.
Academic text (2012) -
A coconut palm is a large, woody monocotyledon that produces edible coconuts.
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Grasses are a common example of monocotyledons, found in many ecosystems around the world.
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Lily flowers are vibrant and showcase the beauty of monocotyledons in gardens.
Synonyms
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9.1
A flowering plant with one seed leaf, like grasses or lilies
A flowering plant with one seed leaf, like grasses and rice
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
Monocotyledon comes from the parts mono- meaning 'one' (as in monarch or monologue) and cotyledon meaning 'seed leaf', so a helpful way to remember it is 'one seed leaf'.