different between serotiny vs serotinous

serotiny

English

Noun

serotiny (uncountable)

  1. (biology) seed dispersal as a result of an ecological trigger, typically fire
  2. The quality of being serotinous, requiring the heat of a wildfire to open.

Anagrams

  • tyrosine

serotiny From the web:

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serotinous

English

Etymology

From Latin serotinus, from serus (late).

Adjective

serotinous (not comparable)

  1. (of conifer cones) Requiring the heat of a wildfire to open, in order to disperse its seed.
  2. (botany) Appearing or blossoming later in the season than is customary with allied species.

Related terms

  • serotiny

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