Septal unit stalk

  • Title

    Septal unit stalk

  • Definition

    The part of the septum from its departure from the wall of the locule to the point at which it expands into the septal unit head.

  • Notes

    The septal unit stalk is derived from the walls of adjacent carpels and with the septal unit head makes up the septal unit.

  • Related Terms

    Septum (pl. = septa)

    Septal unit

    Septal unit head

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