
Sac
Species Specific
The sacs in different species can have specialized functions, so provide context.
Birds use air sacs to assist with breathing, unlike mammals.
Animal and Plant Use
Indicate when a sac is part of a plant's or an animal's biology to avoid ambiguity.
The seed sacs in the flower pod burst open, scattering seeds everywhere.
Technical Vocabulary
Use 'sac' in contexts related to biology or anatomy to show its technical nature.
During the dissection, we examined the ink sac of the squid.
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