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
Our research project uses a portable spectrophotometer to rapidly determine petiole nutrient values in a potato field.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2023
Some leaves are attached to the plant stem by a petiole.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Leaves.—Ovate or oblong; three- to five-nerved at base; narrowed into a short petiole.
From The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Mary Elizabeth Parsons
