Plural of caudex; multiple main stems or trunks of plants, especially woody shrubs and trees.
English plural of the Latin 'caudex,' formed with the standard '-es' ending. Scientists use both Latin-style and English-style plurals interchangeably depending on context.
Biologists can't agree on how to pluralize Latin words, so you'll see 'caudexes' and 'caudices' in different textbooks—it's one of those silly inconsistencies in science that shows even experts disagree on technical details!
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