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Definition of sessile in English: sessileadjective ˈsɛsʌɪlˈsɛsɪl Biology 1(of an organism, e.g. a barnacle) fixed in one place; immobile. parrotfish inadvertently graze upon sessile invertebrates when cropping algae overall body shape is consistent with a sessile habit Example sentencesExamples - Epizoic barnacles are sessile, marine crustaceans and constitute a model system featuring the above conditions.
- Alternatively, competent larvae of many sessile invertebrate species do not progress toward metamorphosis if stimulatory cues are absent.
- Most radially symmetric animals are sessile, however, echinoderms are able to move.
- It is also suggested that the reef may be a source of pelagic larvae of sessile organisms that may settle on mangrove roots for greater diversity.
- Because anemones are sessile animals, staying put most of their lives, it is important for them to maintain dominance over their territory in competition for food and space.
- 1.1Zoology Botany (of a plant or animal structure) attached directly by its base without a stalk or peduncle.
sporangia may be stalked or sessile Example sentencesExamples - It frequently occurs in the lower uterine segment and may be either sessile or pedunculated.
- The genus is about equally divided into two subgenera, those with pedicellate flowers (Trillium L.) and those with sessile flowers (Phyllantherum Raf.).
- The tumors were described as pedunculated or sessile polypoid nodules or as cauliflower-like masses projecting into the lumen of the gallbladder.
- It continues to grow with a dome shape, but it can be sessile or pedunculated.
- These two phenomena are especially critical for sessile higher plants.
Origin Early 18th century: from Latin sessilis, from sess- 'seated', from the verb sedere. Definition of sessile in US English: sessileadjective Biology 1(of an organism, e.g. a barnacle) fixed in one place; immobile. Example sentencesExamples - Most radially symmetric animals are sessile, however, echinoderms are able to move.
- It is also suggested that the reef may be a source of pelagic larvae of sessile organisms that may settle on mangrove roots for greater diversity.
- Epizoic barnacles are sessile, marine crustaceans and constitute a model system featuring the above conditions.
- Because anemones are sessile animals, staying put most of their lives, it is important for them to maintain dominance over their territory in competition for food and space.
- Alternatively, competent larvae of many sessile invertebrate species do not progress toward metamorphosis if stimulatory cues are absent.
- 1.1Botany Zoology (of a plant or animal structure) attached directly by its base without a stalk or peduncle.
sporangia may be stalked or sessile Example sentencesExamples - These two phenomena are especially critical for sessile higher plants.
- The tumors were described as pedunculated or sessile polypoid nodules or as cauliflower-like masses projecting into the lumen of the gallbladder.
- It frequently occurs in the lower uterine segment and may be either sessile or pedunculated.
- It continues to grow with a dome shape, but it can be sessile or pedunculated.
- The genus is about equally divided into two subgenera, those with pedicellate flowers (Trillium L.) and those with sessile flowers (Phyllantherum Raf.).
Origin Early 18th century: from Latin sessilis, from sess- ‘seated’, from the verb sedere. |