Trichomes: meaning, definitions and examples
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trichomes
[ หtrษชหkoสmz ]
plant anatomy
Trichomes are fine outgrowths or appendages on plants, typically unicellular or multicellular, that have diverse structures and functions. They can serve as a defense mechanism against herbivores, help reduce water loss, or even trap insects for carnivorous plants.
Synonyms
leaf hairs, plant hairs, plant trichomes.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| trichomes |
In scientific and botanical discussions, particularly when discussing the tiny hair-like structures on plants that can serve various functions.
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| plant hairs |
In general discussions where the tiny hair-like structures on any part of the plant (leaves, stems, etc.) are mentioned in everyday language.
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| leaf hairs |
When referring specifically to the tiny hairs on the leaves of a plant in a more common or practical context.
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| plant trichomes |
In detailed scientific discussions or articles, typically when talking about the roles and types of trichomes on different parts of a plant.
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Examples of usage
- Trichomes on the surface of a tomato plant help protect it from pests.
- The trichomes on the underside of a leaf can help reduce transpiration.
- Some trichomes on certain plants have a sticky substance that traps small insects.
Translations
Translations of the word "trichomes" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tricomas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพเคเคเฅเคฎเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Trichome
๐ฎ๐ฉ trikoma
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธั ะพะผะธ
๐ต๐ฑ trichomy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใณใผใ
๐ซ๐ท trichomes
๐ช๐ธ tricomas
๐น๐ท trikomlar
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๋ฆฌ์ฝ๋ฉ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑูููู ุง
๐จ๐ฟ trichomy
๐ธ๐ฐ trichรณmy
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏ็ถไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ trihomi
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรญkรณmar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะธั ะพะผะฐะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแ แแฅแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ trixomlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ tricomas
Etymology
The word 'trichome' comes from the Greek word 'thrix' which means hair. Trichomes have been observed on plants for centuries, and their importance in plant physiology and defense mechanisms has been studied extensively by botanists.