noun
- plural of ligula; small strap-shaped or tongue-like structures, especially in botany and anatomy
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The botanist examined the ligulae at the base of the grass leaves.
- In grasses, the ligulae help prevent water from entering the leaf sheath.
- The microscopic ligulae were clearly visible under magnification.
- Different grass species can be identified by their distinctive ligulae.
- The researcher measured the length of the ligulae in each specimen.