lenticel

Meanings

• Noun

  A raised, bump-like structure on the surface of a fruit or bark of a tree, which helps in the gaseous exchange between the tree and the atmosphere.

  - "The lenticels on the apple help in respiration."
  - "The tree's bark has numerous lenticels for gas exchange."

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Variants

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lenticel , lenticels

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Etymology

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From Latin lenticela, meaning 'little lens'.

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Trivia

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1. Lenticels are more prominent in younger trees.

2. The size and number of lenticels can vary greatly between different tree species.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gas exchange: The process by which a living organism takes in necessary gases, such as oxygen, and releases waste gases, such as carbon dioxide.

2. Tree physiology: The study of the physical and biological processes that occur in trees, including photosynthesis, transpiration, and respiration.

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Culture

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In botany, lenticels play a crucial role in the process of gaseous exchange between the tree and the atmosphere, particularly in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. They can also be observed in various fruits, such as apples and pears.

How to Memorize "lenticel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree bark with tiny bumps, these bumps are the lenticels.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lenticels' with 'gases exchange' or 'tree respiration'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Lenticels Let Trees Inhale' to help remember their role in tree respiration.

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