rachis in a sentence
n.
Definition
Rachis is the central axis of a compound leaf or flower stalk that supports the leaflets or fronds.
Sample Sentences
- The rachis of the fern supports the fronds and allows them to spread outwards.
- In botany, the rachis is the central axis of a compound leaf or flower stalk.
- Anatomists study the rachis to understand the structural adaptations of various plant species.
- The rachis plays a crucial role in the distribution of nutrients throughout the plant.
- During the dissection, we carefully examined the rachis to identify its role in plant morphology.
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