noun
- Plural of calycle; small, cup-shaped or tubular structures that resemble a calyx, especially in botany and zoology.
Usage: technical; botanical/zoological term
Examples
- The calycles of the flower were arranged in a spiral pattern.
- Under the microscope, the calycles of the coral polyp were clearly visible.
- Botanists examined the calycles to classify the plant species.
- The calycles served as protective structures for the developing organs.