Beltian body
Noun
Meaning
Beltian body (plural Beltian bodies)
(botany) A structure found on the tips of leaflets in some acacias, rich in lipids and proteins, believed to have evolved as part of a symbiotic relationship with ants.
Noun
Beltian body (plural Beltian bodies)
(botany) A structure found on the tips of leaflets in some acacias, rich in lipids and proteins, believed to have evolved as part of a symbiotic relationship with ants.