Definition
phylloid
adjective
- resembling or having the form of a leaf; leaf-like in appearance or structure
Usage: technical; botanical
Examples
- The phylloid structures of the fern fronds were clearly visible under the microscope.
- Certain algae develop phylloid appendages to increase their surface area for photosynthesis.
- The botanist identified the phylloid characteristics of the plant's modified stems.
- Phylloid organs in some aquatic plants help them absorb nutrients more efficiently.