Definition of exsert in English:
exsert
verb ɪkˈsəːtɛkˈsəːtɛkˈsərt
[with object]usually as adjective exsertedBiology Cause to protrude.
Example sentencesExamples
- On the basis of the phylogenic relationships, autogamous species most likely evolved from self-incompatibility ancestors that have exserted stigmas.
- All three subspecies are white flowering with a tubular corolla and a long style that exserts the stigma from the corolla tube.
- The exserted stamens and feathery stigma branches, unique in the family, along with the preference of most species for open habitats, suggests wind pollination.
- The flowers lack petals and display 8 prominently exserted stamens and a single exserted style.
- In flowers of short-styled individuals, the top of the stigma is located just above the midpoint of the corolla tube and stamens are slightly exserted.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Latin exsert- 'put forth', from the verb exserere (see exert).