tapetums
Tapetums, in biology, refers to distinct tissues that share a common name but occur in different organs and contexts. The term derives from the Latin tapetum, meaning a carpet or covering, a reference to the layered, often reflective appearance of these tissues. The plural form is used when discussing multiple tissues of this type across organisms or contexts.
In zoology, the tapetum lucidum is a reflective layer behind the retina that enhances night vision by
In botany, the tapetum is the nutritive tissue of the anther wall, forming the innermost layer that
Overall, tapetums describe specialized tissues serving light reflection in eyes or nutrient support in pollen development,