palmation
1
9.9
Parts that spread out from a middle point like the fingers of a hand
- noun
- /pælˈmeɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
palmeación
- Many plants exhibit palmation in their leaf structure.
Examples
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Frogs often have strong palmation between their toes to aid in swimming.
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The palmation in his hands allowed him to grip the tree branch easily.
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The palmation of a duck's feet helps it swim efficiently in water.
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Botanists noted the palmation of the leaves, which spread out like fingers from a central point.
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The palmation of the leaves makes them look unique.
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The artist carefully studied the palmation of the leaves to create an accurate sculpture.
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In biology, the term palmation describes the way the lobes of a leaf spread out like fingers.
How Palmate
palmation
1
9.9
- Specialized
1
9.9
palmate leaf
1
6.5
- Specialized
1
6.5
lobed leaf
1
4.6
1
4.6
simple leaf
1
3.5
- Specialized
1
3.5
Surface Forms
palmation singular
palmations plural
Morphology
Etymology
Palmation comes from palm-, meaning 'hand', just like in the common word palm. It describes parts that are 'spread out' like the fingers of a hand, so we use it for leaves or toes that fan out.