Beltian body en · NOUN
Etymology
From Belt + -ian, after Thomas Belt (1832–1878), English geologist and naturalist.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beltian bodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |