Fibrovascular Bundle (Noun)
Meaning
A unit strand of the vascular system in stems and leaves of higher plants consisting essentially of xylem and phloem.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The plant's stem contained numerous fibrovascular bundles that played a crucial role in the transportation of water, minerals, and sugars.
- In the monocot leaf, vascular tissue is arranged in fibrovascular bundles that are usually scattered throughout the leaf.
- The close association between phloem and xylem in a fibrovascular bundle allows for efficient transport of nutrients and water throughout the plant.
- In a dicot stem, the fibrovascular bundles are arranged in a ring, forming a distinct vascular cylinder.
- Fibrovascular bundles are the essential components of a plant's vascular system, facilitating the movement of organic compounds and minerals throughout the organism.