Sieve plate
- Pronunciation
- /SIV-uh PLAYT/
- Category
- Botany/Cell Biology
- Singular
- Sieve plate
- Plural
- Sieve plates
Definition
A structure in one of the cells of certain algae and fungi, typically in the phloem of vascular plants, where there are many pores allowing flow between cells. Note: This term is not typically used in entomology.
Etymology
From the Latin 'sieve' and 'plate', referring to the perforated nature of the structure.
Example
The nutrients were transported through the sieve plates of the phloem.
Related Terms
- Phloem
- Cell Biology
- Transport
Usage Notes
The term is more commonly used within botany rather than entomology.