calyculus

A noun referring to a small cup-shaped structure in botany or zoology, such as a group of bracts resembling a calyx or a cup-like part of a coral or sensory organ.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine kleine becherförmige Struktur in der Botanik oder Zoologie bezeichnet, z. B. eine Gruppe von Hochblättern, die einem Kelch ähneln, oder einen becherförmigen Teil eines Koralls oder Sinnesorgans.

1. Botanical structure C2 formal scientific

   A group of bracts that resemble a calyx, found in flowers such as carnations or hibiscus.

   • The calyculus of the carnation adds an extra layer of protection to the bud.
   • In hibiscus, the calyculus is often green and leaf-like.
   • Botanists study the calyculus to understand flower development.

   🇩🇪Außenkelch

   Synonyme: calycleepicalyx

2. Small cup-shaped structure C2 formal scientific

   A small cup-shaped anatomical structure, such as a taste bud, optic cup, or the cavity of a coral containing a polyp.

   • The calyculus of a coral houses the polyp and provides structural support.
   • In human anatomy, the optic calyculus is involved in early eye development.
   • Taste buds are located within small calyculi on the tongue.

   🇩🇪Kleine becherförmige Struktur

   Synonyme: calyclecupule

• calyculi plural form
• calyculi's possessive plural form
• calyculus's possessive singular form