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
However, it is impractical to deploy spectral instruments over a petiole due to their thin shape.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2023
There is also an intense labour requirement involved in gathering petiole samples — this kind of testing requires trained personnel.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2023
Leaves that do not have a petiole and are directly attached to the plant stem are called sessile leaves.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Leaves.—Broadly oblanceolate; two to four inches long; narrowed into a short petiole.
From The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Mary Elizabeth Parsons
