Having or characterized by two pores or openings; similar to biforate but emphasizing the presence of two distinct apertures.
From Latin 'bi-' (two) + 'porus' (pore) + '-ous' (suffix). This technical term appears primarily in botanical and zoological descriptions.
Many grass species are biforous in their leaf structure, with stomata arranged in two rows—this precise arrangement helps them manage water loss in hot, dry environments where evolution has made them experts.
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