Elliptic

  • Title

    Elliptic

  • Definition

    Referring to the outline of essentially two-dimensional structures, such as leaves, bracts, petals, and sepals, which are widest at or near the middle. Elliptic shapes are divided based on their length/width ratios. An elliptic shape has a length to width ration from 2:1 to less than 3:1.

  • Related Terms

    Very narrowly elliptic

    Narrowly elliptic

    Widely elliptic

    Suborbiculate

    Orbiculate

    Oblate

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