Prothallus

A cellular, usually flat and thallus-like growth, resulting from the germination of a spore, upon which are developed sexual organs or new plants. The gametophyte stage of ferns.

prothallus

Language; Dictionaries

The minute primary growth from the spore of ferns and other Pteridophyta, which bears the true sexual organs; the oophoric generation of ferns, etc.

prothallus

Science; General science

A small flattened multicellular structure that represents the independent gametophyte generation of clubmosses, horsetails, and ferns. In some of these plants a single prothallus ...

fabiform

Biology; Botany

kidney-bean shaped

spear-mint

Plants; Botany

A type of mint which is termed as spear-mint.The oil and leaves from this aromatic plant are used to flavor food.

absorb

Biology; Botany

Absorb means to draw in and soak up;to take in and hold energy such as heat, light or sound without reflecting it back.

reef

Biology; Botany

A ridge of rock,sand, or corals in shallow seas: The Great Barriers Reef in Australia is the world's largest coral reef.

leaf

Biology; Botany

Leaf is an expanded green organ borne by stem of the plant and leaves collectively are called as foliage.

angiosperm

Biology; Botany

A plant that has flowers and that produces seeds contained in a fruit, pod, or shell. Most living plants are angiosperms.

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Baldness

Medically known as alopecia, baldness refers to having no hair or little hair on the head scalp. There are many types of baldness, but the most common ...