How Do You Spell TRICOTYLEDONOUS?

Pronunciation: [tɹˌa͡ɪkətɪlˈiːdənəs] (IPA)

Tricotyledonous is a botanical term used to describe plants that have three cotyledons, or embryonic leaves. The word is pronounced /traɪkəʊtɪlɛdənəs/, with the main stress on the second syllable. The first syllable "tri" means "three," so tricotyledonous literally means "having three cotyledons." The spelling of this word is derived from its Greek roots: tri- (meaning three) and kotoyle (meaning a cup-shaped cavity or seed leaf). Tricotyledonous plants include magnolias, lilies, and avocado trees.

TRICOTYLEDONOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Tricotyledonous is an adjective used to describe a plant that possesses three cotyledons or seed leaves during germination. The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "tri-" meaning three, and "cotyledon," which refers to the primary leaf-like structure found in the embryo of a seed.

   In a typical germinating seed, the cotyledons are responsible for absorbing nutrients from the endosperm or outer surroundings to provide nourishment to the developing plant. However, in tricotyledonous plants, instead of the usual two cotyledons, there are three present.

   Tricotyledonous plants are relatively rare compared to dicots (plants with two cotyledons) and monocots (plants with a single cotyledon). Examples of tricotyledonous plant species include some members of the family Nyctaginaceae, such as Bougainvillea and Mirabilis jalapa (the four o'clock flower). These plants often bear bipinnate leaves, featuring leaf divisions arranged in pairs that are further divided into smaller leaflets.

   The tricotyledonous condition is considered a deviation from the normal pattern of cotyledon development and is a subject of interest in plant taxonomy and evolutionary studies. Understanding the genetic mechanisms behind the development of three cotyledons in such plants can provide insights into the evolutionary path of different plant groups.

Common Misspellings for TRICOTYLEDONOUS

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• trixotyledonous
• trivotyledonous

Etymology of TRICOTYLEDONOUS

The word "tricotyledonous" is derived from two main components: "tri-" and "cotyledonous".

1. "Tri-" is a prefix derived from the Greek term "treis" meaning "three". It is commonly used to indicate "threefold", "three in number", or "having three parts". Examples of words with the prefix "tri-" include "tricycle" (a vehicle with three wheels) and "triangle" (a polygon with three sides).

2. "Cotyledonous" is an adjective formed from the noun "cotyledon". The term "cotyledon" is derived from the Latin word "cotyledon", which originates from the Greek word "kotylēdōn". In botanical terminology, "cotyledon" refers to the primary leaf or leaves of the embryo within the seed of a flowering plant.