Arabidopsis Lyrata (Noun)
Meaning
A small noninvasive cross-pollinating plant with white flowers; closely related to Arabidopsis thaliana.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Arabidopsis lyrata is a small noninvasive cross-pollinating plant with white flowers that grows in various environments.
- The genetic similarity between Arabidopsis lyrata and Arabidopsis thaliana makes them ideal for comparative studies.
- Researchers often use Arabidopsis lyrata as a model organism to study plant development and evolution.
- Arabidopsis lyrata has been found to thrive in woodland edges and rocky outcrops with well-drained soil.
- The self-incompatibility mechanism in Arabidopsis lyrata promotes cross-pollination and increases genetic diversity.