Embryoniform

/ˌɛmbriːˈoʊnɪfɔːrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape or form of an embryo; resembling an embryo in appearance.

Etymology

From embryon plus the Latin suffix -form meaning 'having the shape of.' Descriptive term used in botany and zoology.

Kelly Says

Plant scientists use 'embryoniform' to describe structures that look embryo-like but aren't actually embryos—nature loves creating similar shapes in different contexts.

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