Plural of epinasty; instances or examples of the growth pattern where the upper surface of a plant part grows faster than the lower surface.
From epinasty + -ies (plural suffix). Multiple instances of this botanical phenomenon.
Plants showing different epinasties in different environmental conditions is how scientists study how quickly growth rates can shift—it's basically plant flexibility in real time.
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