Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonvascular
Adjective
/nɒnˈvæskjʊlər/
Definition
Referring to organisms or structures that lack vessels for the transport of fluids such as water and nutrients.
Examples
- Mosses are classified as nonvascular plants.
- Nonvascular species typically absorb water directly through their cells.
Meaning
Nonvascular organisms, like mosses, do not have a system of ‘veins’ or ‘tubes’ to transport resources throughout their bodies.
Synonyms
- Non-vascular
- Simple
- Vascular-less
