Category: V
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Vacuole
A cavity within the protoplasm of a cell containing a solution of sugars, pigments, etc., together with colloidal materials. A space in a fold of a cell membrane. Small space in a cell, especially one containing material taken in by the cell. A space within the cytoplasm of a cell, formed by infolding of the…
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Vacillate
To waver or fluctuate between two or more alternatives.
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Vacate
In law, annul, to overturn a ruling or judgment.
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Viruses DNA
Viruses that contain DNA as their genetic material. A virus such as the papilloma virus and the herpesviruses whose genome is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
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Viridiflorus
With green flowers.
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Villosus
With long, loose hairs.
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Versicolor
Having variable colors.
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Variegatus
Having markings of a different color than the basic color.
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Volva
Remnants of the universal veil left in various forms on or at the base of the stem. In some mushrooms, remnants of the universal veil, the membranous covering enclosing certain mushrooms (e.g., amanitas) especially at their early growth stage, which may be reduced to cup-like structure at the base of the stalk with maturity.
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Veil
A structure covering and protecting the hymenium from damage by environmental stresses or insects.