Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pallia

noun

/ˈpæl.i.ə/

Definition

A term used in botany and zoology to refer to a covering or cloak-like structure.

Examples

The pallia of the mollusk serve to protect its vital organs.
Pallia can refer to the mantle in marine animals that aids in respiration and protection.
In botany, the pallia may describe the outer layer of certain plant structures.

Meaning

In biological contexts, ‘pallia’ can describe protective or enveloping tissues or layers, which are involved in the organ systems of certain organisms.