phyllocyst

/ˈfaɪl.əʊˌsɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A flat, usually leaf-like or scale-like, structure found in some simple plants, especially in algae and bryophytes.

“The phyllocyst of the moss plays a significant role in photosynthesis.”

Synonyms

  • flat structure
  • leaf-like organ

Antonyms

  • complex structure
  • non-photosynthetic organ