sessile
adjective
Definitions of sessile adjective
- biology(生物學)
Referring to a leaf or flower that attaches directly to the main stem without its own stalk, or to a plant with such leaves or flowers.
（花、葉等）無柄的；直接附著於莖幹上的
The flower spike features clusters of sessile blossoms.
花穗上有成簇的無柄花朵。
The sessile oak is named so because its acorns grow directly from its outer twigs.
無柄橡樹之所以得名，是因為它的橡果直接從外側的樹枝上長出。
The plant displays sessile leaves, closely attached to the stem.
這種植物展示出無柄的葉子，緊密地附著在莖上。
- biology(生物學)
Relating to organisms that are permanently fixed in one location and unable to move about.
（動物）固著的；不移動的
Sea otters primarily feed on sessile or very slow-moving invertebrates.
海獺主要以固著或移動非常緩慢的無脊椎動物為食。
Sessile reef organisms provide habitats for many marine species.
固著的礁石生物為許多海洋物種提供了棲息地。
Barnacles are sessile organisms that attach to rocks and ship hulls.
藤壺是固著生物，會附著在岩石和船體上。