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

Choosing the wrong petiole can lead to misleading outcomes, obscuring the true nutritional state of the plant.

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

Right photo shows a fan-shaped ginkgo leaf, which has veins radiating out from the petiole.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs.

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