radula
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A small leafy plant that grows on tree trunks or rocks in damp places
- noun
- Specialized
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radula
- Many radula plants thrive on the shaded trunks of tropical trees.
Examples
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The botanist discovered a new species of radula on the damp forest floor.
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Researchers studied the distribution of radula in temperate woodlands.
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The radula is often found in moist environments.
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Many species of radula thrive on tree trunks.
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The botanist discovered a new species of radula on the damp forest floor.
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Many radula plants thrive on the shaded trunks of tropical trees.
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Researchers studied the distribution of radula in temperate woodlands.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word radula for the leafy liverwort comes from the Latin radula, meaning 'little scraper', from radere 'to scrape'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture small rough patches on tree trunks or rocks, like tiny scrapers on the surface.
