Bipinnate
Bipinnate
Bipinnate (pronounced: bih-pin-ate) is a term used in botany to describe a specific type of leaf arrangement. The term is derived from the Latin words "bis", meaning "twice", and "pinnatus", meaning "feathered".
Definition
A bipinnate leaf is one that is divided twice with leaflets arranged on both sides of a common axis. The leaflets themselves are then further divided into smaller leaflets. This gives the leaf a feather-like appearance, hence the term "bipinnate".
Related Terms
- Pinnate: A term used to describe a leaf that is divided into leaflets arranged on either side of a central stem.
- Tripinnate: A term used to describe a leaf that is divided three times, with leaflets arranged on both sides of a common axis.
- Compound Leaf: A leaf that is divided into multiple leaflets, rather than being a single, undivided leaf.
- Leaf Morphology: The study and description of the physical form and external structure of plants, specifically leaves in this context.
Etymology
The term "bipinnate" is derived from the Latin "bis", meaning "twice", and "pinnatus", meaning "feathered". This is in reference to the feather-like appearance of bipinnate leaves.
Pronunciation
The term "bipinnate" is pronounced as "bih-pin-ate".
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