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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma pequena estrutura em forma de taça, em botânica ou zoologia, como um conjunto de brácteas que lembram uma pequena taça ou cálice, ou a parte em forma de taça de um coral ou órgão 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.

   🇵🇹Cálice

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Pequena estrutura em forma de taça

   Sinônimos: calyclecupule

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