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

The petiole of the fourth leaf — the stalk that attaches it to the plant stem — from the top is identified as ideal.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2023

Our research project uses a portable spectrophotometer to rapidly determine petiole nutrient values in a potato field.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2023

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

This has ovoid or obovoid, very obtuse, entire leaves, with broad petiole, equaling the blade, two inches long.

From The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Parsons, Mary Elizabeth