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

There is also an intense labour requirement involved in gathering petiole samples — this kind of testing requires trained personnel.

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

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 broader and more or less heart-shaped; petiole commonly hairy.

From The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States Including the District East of the Mississippi and North of North Carolina and Tennessee by Gray, Asa