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piliferous
[pahy-lif-er-uhs]
adjective
having or producing hair.
piliferous
/ 貹ɪˈɪəə /
adjective
(esp of plants or their parts) bearing or ending in a hair or hairs
designating the outer layer of root epidermis, which bears the root hairs
Word History and Origins
Origin of piliferous1
Word History and Origins
Origin of piliferous1
Example Sentences
Root-hair; p.l. piliferous layer; ex. exodermis; co. cortex.
The root-hairs are mere protrusions of the cells of the outermost layer of the cortex of the root and this layer is called the piliferous layer.
Just below the piliferous layer two or three layers of thick-walled cells are seen.
Root-hair; 2. piliferous layer; 3. cortex; 4. endodermis; 5. pericycle; 6. xylem; 7. phloëm.
Piliferous: with a covering of fine hair or pile.
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