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

However, it is impractical to deploy spectral instruments over a petiole due to their thin shape.

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

Auriculate leaf, one having small appended leaves or lobes on each side of its petiole or base.

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