|| Starpath online classroom || Glossary || Glossary Index || Home ||

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

lacunosus A cloud variety characterized more by the appearance of the spaces between the cloud elements than by the elements themselves. The gaps are generally rounded and often have fringed edges. The overall appearance is that of a honeycomb or net. This variety is a modification mainly of the genera cirrocumulus and altocumulus and may apply to the species stratiformis, castellanus, or floccus. Lacunosus was formerly called lacunaris. See cloud classification.

[close window]