adjective describing a plant or organism that does not contain chlorophyll and is unable to photosynthesize
In botany, the term 'achlorophyllous' is used to describe plants that do not contain chlorophyll and therefore cannot photosynthesize.
In ecology, 'achlorophyllous' species are often studied for their unique adaptations to obtaining nutrients and energy without relying on photosynthesis.
In biology, 'achlorophyllous' refers to organisms that lack chlorophyll and are unable to produce their own food through photosynthesis.
In horticulture, the term 'achlorophyllous' may be used to describe certain cultivars or varieties of plants that have lost the ability to produce chlorophyll.
In plant pathology, the presence of achlorophyllous tissue in plants can be a symptom of certain diseases or environmental stressors.
In botanical writing, the term 'achlorophyllous' may be used to describe plants that lack chlorophyll and are therefore unable to photosynthesize.
Biologists studying plant biology may use the term 'achlorophyllous' to refer to plants that have lost their ability to produce chlorophyll, either naturally or due to a genetic mutation.
Horticulturists may use the term 'achlorophyllous' when discussing plant diseases or abnormalities that result in the loss of chlorophyll production.