Equilobed

/ˌɛkwɪˈloʊbd/ adjective

Definition

Having lobes that are equal in size, number, or shape; a variant of equilobate used in biological descriptions.

Etymology

From Latin 'aequi-' (equal) plus 'lobus' (lobe) plus the English past participle suffix '-ed' (meaning 'possessing'). This variant form is equally common in scientific literature as equilobate.

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In plant science, the difference between 'equilobed' leaves and 'inequilobed' leaves is actually a key identifying feature—it's like a fingerprint for classifying plants into correct families and genera.

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