tetramerous
- adjective
- /ˌtɛtrəˈmɛrəs/
- Specialized
:
tetramérico
- The wildflower has tetramerous petals, each precisely the same size and shape.
Examples
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Researchers noted the tetramerous structure of the new aquatic plant species.
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In botany, a tetramerous arrangement is common in certain plant families.
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The tetramerous structure of the flower is fascinating.
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Many tetramerous plants exhibit unique adaptations.
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In botany, a tetramerous arrangement is common in certain plant families.
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The wildflower has tetramerous petals, each precisely the same size and shape.
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Researchers noted the tetramerous structure of the new aquatic plant species.
Synonyms
A flower with four petals
Having parts arranged in groups of four, like leaves
Has four connected parts and often describes proteins or molecules
Having four rounded parts, like a leaf or organ
Having four parts
How Many
- Specialized
- Specialized
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
tetramerous = tetramer (transparent) = tetra + mer + ous
The adjective is a regular derivation from the noun 'tetramer' by adding '-ous', yielding 'having four parts'; the morphological pattern is productive in scientific terminology.
Etymology
The word tetramerous comes from Greek parts tetra- 'four' and meros 'part', so it means 'having four parts'. That's why botanists use tetramerous for flowers or leaves that have four similar parts.
