lobe (lobed, lobate)

• Title

  lobe (lobed, lobate)

• Definition

  A rounded projection arising from the margin or base of two dimensional structures such as leaves and bracts.

• Related Terms

  Dentate (diminutive = denticulate)

  Serrate (diminutive = serrulate)

  Leaf margin doubly serrate

  Crenate (diminutive = crenulate)

  Erose (diminutive = erosulose)

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