Filaments unidimensional

  • Title

    Filaments unidimensional

  • Definition

    Filaments that are the same diameter throughout their length.

  • Notes

    In the New World Lecythidaceae, unidimensional filaments are found mostly in Allantoma, Cariniana, Grias, and Gustavia. The other types of filaments in Lecyhidaceae are the clavate and tapered types.

  • Related Terms

    Filaments tapered

    Filaments clavate

    Filaments sigmoid-shaped

    Filaments golf club-shaped.

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