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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

  1. The rachis of the fern supports the fronds and allows them to spread outwards.
  2. In botany, the rachis is the central axis of a compound leaf or flower stalk.
  3. Anatomists study the rachis to understand the structural adaptations of various plant species.
  4. The rachis plays a crucial role in the distribution of nutrients throughout the plant.
  5. During the dissection, we carefully examined the rachis to identify its role in plant morphology.

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