petiole ( synonym found)

Definition of petiole:

(n) : the stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem; a narrow or constricted segment of the body of an insect. Used especially to refer to the metasomal segment of Hymenoptera such as wasps. Alternate form: pedicel

Definition of petiole:

(n) : the stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem; a narrow or constricted segment of the body of an insect. Used especially to refer to the metasomal segment of Hymenoptera such as wasps. Alternate form: pedicel

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