Definition of tuberculation in English:
tuberculation
noun tjʊˌbəːkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)ntəˌbərkjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounBiology The formation or presence of tubercles, especially of a specified type.
more derived species possess three lateral ridges and increased tuberculation of the carapace
Example sentencesExamples
- Thus, strong tuberculation induces an increased thickness of the ammonitic whorl, with a maximum thickness located midflank and sometimes even higher on the whorl.
- The South American A. patriciae has spines more similarly placed to those of A. beetsi than to the new species, and its dorsal internal tuberculation forms a more distinctive bilobed pattern; it closely resembles A. aff. patriciae.
- Margin of carapace demarcated with a broad shelf; edges characterized with rather coarse tuberculation that fades toward anterolateral and orbital margin field.
- Coarse bifurcating ribs and tuberculation have been interpreted as a defensive measure; either by strengthening the shell or by providing visual camouflage.
- Cranidia of D. fillmorensis have considerably denser tuberculation than those of D. ovata, and this is matched by the sculpture of the librigenae.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin tuberculum (see tubercle) + -ation.
Definition of tuberculation in US English:
tuberculation
nountəˌbərkyəˈlāSH(ə)ntəˌbərkjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n
Biology The formation or presence of tubercles, especially of a specified type.
more derived species possess three lateral ridges and increased tuberculation of the carapace
Example sentencesExamples
- Coarse bifurcating ribs and tuberculation have been interpreted as a defensive measure; either by strengthening the shell or by providing visual camouflage.
- Cranidia of D. fillmorensis have considerably denser tuberculation than those of D. ovata, and this is matched by the sculpture of the librigenae.
- Thus, strong tuberculation induces an increased thickness of the ammonitic whorl, with a maximum thickness located midflank and sometimes even higher on the whorl.
- The South American A. patriciae has spines more similarly placed to those of A. beetsi than to the new species, and its dorsal internal tuberculation forms a more distinctive bilobed pattern; it closely resembles A. aff. patriciae.
- Margin of carapace demarcated with a broad shelf; edges characterized with rather coarse tuberculation that fades toward anterolateral and orbital margin field.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin tuberculum (see tubercle) + -ation.