-
English
-
Russian
-
German
-
English
-
Russian
-
German
Pappus
UK
/ˈpæpəs/
US
/ˈpæpəs/
Translation of "pappus" into Russian
Definitions
pappus
Noun
UK
/ˈpæpəs/
US
/ˈpæpəs/
A tuft of hairs on a seed, especially in plants of the daisy family, which aids in wind dispersal.
The dandelion's pappus helps its seeds travel long distances in the wind.
Botany. The modified calyx of a flower, often appearing as scales, bristles, or hairs, that persists on and aids in the dispersal of the fruit.
Variation in the pappus can be used to differentiate species within the genus.
pappus
Adjective
UK
/ˈpæpəs/
US
/ˈpæpəs/
Attributive. Relating to or possessing a pappus.
The botanist examined the pappus bristles under the microscope.
Pappus
Proper noun
An early 4th-century Greek mathematician, Pappus of Alexandria, noted for his work on geometry.
Pappus established the theorem relating volumes of revolution to centroids.
Idioms and phrases
develop a pappus
Dandelions develop a pappus to aid in seed dispersal.
развивать хохолок (семянной группки)
Одуванчики развивают хохолок для распространения семян.
pappus structure
The pappus structure varies among different plant species.
структура хохолка
Структура хохолка варьируется у разных видов растений.
pappus hair
Each seed is attached to fine pappus hair.
волоски хохолка
Каждое семя прикреплено к тонким волоскам хохолка.
pappus bristles
The pappus bristles help the seed float in the air.
щетинки хохолка
Щетинки хохолка помогают семени парить в воздухе.
length of the pappus
The length of the pappus affects how far the seed can travel.
длина хохолка
Длина хохолка влияет на расстояние, на которое может улететь семя.