Sessile

Sessile refers to an organism that is fixed in one place and is not able to move about. This term is commonly used in biology and botany to describe plants and animals that are attached directly by their base without a stalk.

Biology[edit | edit source]

In biology, sessile organisms are those that do not possess the means to move from place to place. This includes a wide range of organisms such as sponges, corals, and barnacles. These organisms are often found in aquatic environments where they attach themselves to a substrate and remain there for the majority of their life cycle.

Botany[edit | edit source]

In botany, the term sessile is used to describe a leaf, flower, or fruit that is attached directly to the stem without a petiole or pedicel. This is in contrast to pedunculate structures, which are attached to the stem by a stalk.

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