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Domatium
Definition:
A domatium is a specialized structure found in certain plant species that provides shelter or a habitat for other organisms, such as ants or mites.
Senses and Usages:
Noun (Botany)
A chamber or swollen structure in a plant, especially in the leaf or stem, which serves as a residence or food source for symbiotic organisms.
Example sentences:
- The bull-horn acacia tree forms hollow thorns that function as domatia for ants.
- In some plant species, domatia provide a sanctuary for mites in exchange for protection against herbivores.
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