sacculate

9.9

Having small pouch-like parts, often in an organ

adjective
/ˈsækjʊleɪt/

Specialized

: sacular

In certain species, the sacculate stomach allows for more efficient digestion.

Examples

Some segments of the large intestine are notably sacculate in appearance.
The sacculate structure of the plant helps it store water efficiently.
The sacculate structure of the respiratory system can trap air for buoyancy.
Many sacculate organisms thrive in aquatic environments.
In certain species, the sacculate stomach allows for more efficient digestion.
The sacculate structure of the plant helps it store water efficiently.
Some segments of the large intestine are notably sacculate in appearance.

Synonyms

pouched

vssacculate

Specialized

1 7.4

Having a skin pocket on the body to carry baby animals or food

refers to biological structures formed with pouch expansions rather than merely possessing one

sacculated

vssacculate

Specialized

9.9

Having small parts that look like bags on a body part

has identical meaning but appears in a different inflected form

saclike

vssacculate

5.4

Shaped like a small bag

applies to biological structures formed with pouch expansions rather than general shape

How Pouched

sacculate

Specialized

9.9

saclike

5.4

flat

797 1.0

Surface Forms

sacculate positive

Morphology

sacculate = sac (semi-transparent) = sacc + ulate

The suffix '-ulate' indicates a form or structure, but the specific biological context may not be immediately clear to all learners.

Etymology

Sacculate comes from the Latin root saccus, which means 'bag' and is like the English word sack. So sacculate describes something 'having bag-like pouches', which is why we use it for organs or body parts that form small sacs.