sessile

形容詞

UK/ˈses.aɪl/
US/ˈses.əl/

定義 sessile 形容詞

  1. 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。

  2. 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。