kryptomere

/krɪptɒˈmɪərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant cell that has a thick cuticle layer, found in plants that have adapted to survive in dry environments

“The kryptomere cells in the cactus allowed it to conserve water during the drought.”

Synonyms

  • succulent
  • xerophyte

Antonyms

  • hydrophyte
  • hydrotrop