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astomatal

/eɪˈstɒm.ə.təl/

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adjective

/eɪˈstɒm.ə.təl/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruРедкое и устаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'без рта' или 'лишённый отверстия'; в основном используется в исторических биологических или ботанических контекстах.

A rare and obsolete adjective meaning 'without a mouth' or 'lacking an opening'; primarily used in historical biological or botanical contexts.

  1. Lacking stomataC2formalscientific

    Describes a plant or plant part that does not have stomata (the pores used for gas exchange).

    ruБез устьиц

    • The astomatal leaves of certain aquatic plants absorb nutrients directly through their surface.
    • Some fossil plants are considered astomatal, indicating they lived in very humid environments.
    • The astomatal condition is an adaptation to specific ecological niches.