petiole

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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

A challenge when conducting tissue analysis lies in the precise selection of the appropriate petiole for sampling.

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

A leaf petiole attaches directly to the stem at a bud node, whereas a leaflet petiole is attached to the main petiole or the midrib, not the stem.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Twice paired, as when a petiole forks twice.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah