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单词 orthostichy
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orthostichy

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orthostichy

(ɔːˈθɒstɪkɪ) n, pl -chies1. (Botany) an imaginary vertical line that connects a row of leaves on a stem2. (Botany) an arrangement of leaves so connected[C19: from ortho- + Greek stikhos line] orˈthostichous adj

Orthostichy

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Orthostichy

 

a straight, longitudinal row of leaves on a stem or, sometimes, of lateral roots on the main root. In spiral leaf arrangement, the number of orthostiches is equal to the number of leaves in a leaf cycle (the spiral line between two leaves in one orthostichy). In whorled leaf arrangement, there are twice as many orthostiches on a shoot as leaves in a whorl. Four orthostiches characterize decussate leaf arrangement.

orthostichy

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orthostichy

  1. an imaginary vertical line connecting a row of leaves on a stem.
  2. the possession of parallel cartilaginous rays in the fins of fossil shark-like fish, such as Cladoselache.
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