cladoptosis
cladoptosis · cladoptoses
The regular shedding of branches by a plant, for clonal reproduction or growth…The regular shedding of branches by a plant, for clonal reproduction or growth management, or in response to stress.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The regular shedding of branches by a plant, for clonal reproduction or growth management, or in response to stress.
Origin
From clado- + ptosis.From clado- + ptosis.
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Forms
plural: cladoptoses| Singular | cladoptosis |
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irregular
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable