Plural of areole; multiple small distinct areas or spaces, especially on plants such as cacti.
Plural of 'areole' using the standard English '-s' ending.
When cactus collectors talk about different species, they describe the 'areole patterns' because the arrangement, density, and shape of these tiny cushions help identify which cactus you're looking at.
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