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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa una pequeña estructura en forma de copa en botánica o zoología, como un grupo de brácteas que recuerdan a un cáliz, o la parte cupuliforme de un coral o de un órgano sensorial.

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.

   🇪🇸Calículo

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Cálculo (estructura en forma de copa pequeña)

   Sinónimos: calyclecupule

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