Tapetum
Tapetum is a Latin word with Greek roots. Its meaning corresponds to the two German words wallpaper (wall hanging) and carpet (floor covering) derived from this term . The word is also used in the scientific field as:
- Tapetum lucidum , the reflective layer behind the retina of some animals
- Tapetum (plant) , a structure in which the pollen of some plants mature
- Tapetum corporis callosi , part of the corpus callosum
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