Arabidopsis Thaliana (Noun)
Meaning
A small invasive self-pollinating weed with small white flowers; much studied by plant geneticists; the first higher plant whose complete genome sequence was described.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Arabidopsis thaliana is often used as a model organism in plant biology due to its small size and short life cycle.
- The tiny white flowers of Arabidopsis thaliana make it difficult to distinguish from other small weeds.
- Scientists have been studying Arabidopsis thaliana for decades, using it to understand the genetic basis of plant development and growth.
- Arabidopsis thaliana was the first plant to have its genome fully sequenced, providing valuable insights into plant genetics.
- In the laboratory, Arabidopsis thaliana is often used to study the effects of environmental changes on plant growth and development.