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indusium

 

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Noun indusium has 1 sense
  1. indusium - a membrane enclosing and protecting the developing spores especially that covering the sori of a fern
    --1 is a kind of
    covering, natural covering, cover
    --1 is a part of sorus

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Term: Indusium

Definition:

The indusium is a botanical term that refers to a protective covering or shield-like structure found in certain plants, particularly ferns. It can have various forms and functions depending on the plant species.

Senses and Usages:

1. Botany:

Part of plant anatomy: In ferns, the indusium is a thin membrane that covers and protects the sporangia (spore-producing structures) on the underside of the fronds.

Collective term: The indusium collectively refers to the protective coverings of all the sporangia on a fern frond.

Example sentence: The indusium helps to shield the sporangia from excessive light and evaporation.

2. Zoology:

Animal anatomy: In some invertebrate animals, such as certain snails and mollusks, the indusium is a specialized structure that protects the eggs or embryos.

Example sentence: The aquatic snail's indusium shields the developing eggs from potential predators.

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