involucra

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Noun involucre has 1 sense

involucre - a highly conspicuous bract or bract pair or ring of bracts at the base of an inflorescence
--₁ is a kind of bract

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Involucra

Description:

Involucra is a noun in the botanical context that refers to a bract or a series of bracts surrounding a flower or an inflorescence.

Involucra is also a noun in the zoological field, representing a protective covering or a layer of cells.

Sample Sentences:

1. The involucra of the sunflower is large and green.

2. The rose's involucra give it an attractive and distinctive appearance.

3. The insect builds its cocoon using involucral fibers for protection.

4. The reptile's involucra acted as a natural shield against predators.

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