What does the cryptic crossword clue "See increases in slow slender creatures (7)" mean?

The definition is "slow slender creatures". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LO (synonym of "See") + RISES (synonym of "increases"); definition: "slow slender creatures" The answer is LORISES.

See increases in slow slender creatures (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28999 | 10 Across | 2023-02-21 flower

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