petiole
Example Sentences
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"The abdomen and cephalothorax of spiders are closely attached, while in ants the equivalent of these body parts are separated by a narrow segment called the petiole," Poinar said.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 22, 2024
Our research project uses a portable spectrophotometer to rapidly determine petiole nutrient values in a potato field.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2023
Choosing the wrong petiole can lead to misleading outcomes, obscuring the true nutritional state of the plant.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2023
The petiole is the stalk connecting the leaf to the stem.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Auriculate leaf, one having small appended leaves or lobes on each side of its petiole or base.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
