heterophyllous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having leaves of different shapes or forms.

---

Variants

List of all variants of heterophyllous that leads to same result
heterophyllies , heterophyllous , heterophylly

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek words 'heteros' meaning different and 'phyllon' meaning leaf.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'heterophyllous' is often used in the study of plant morphology and systematics.

2. Some aquatic plants are heterophyllous, having submerged leaves for underwater photosynthesis and emergent leaves for gas exchange and other functions.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. amphiphyllous: A term used to describe plants that have two types of leaves, often one type for photosynthesis and another type for other functions.

2. deciduous: A term used to describe plants that shed their leaves annually.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In botany, 'heterophyllous' is used to describe plants that have leaves of different shapes or forms, depending on their position on the plant. For example, some plants may have rounded leaves near the base and narrow, elongated leaves towards the top.

How to Memorize "heterophyllous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plant with leaves of different shapes and sizes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heterophyllous' with the concept of diversity or variation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'heterophyllous' by breaking it down into 'hetero-' meaning different and '-phyllous' meaning leaves.

---

Memorize "heterophyllous" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize heterophyllous is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.