1. protruding or extending outward beyond the surrounding parts
Usage: botanical; zoological

Examples

• The flower’s stamens were exserted well beyond the petals.
• The bird’s exserted tongue helped it reach nectar deep in the flower.
• Botanists noted the exserted style in this particular species.
• The exserted anthers made pollination more efficient.
• Scientists observed the exserted mouthparts of the insect.
• The exserted pistil was clearly visible above the flower’s rim.