Having a hand-like or palm-like structure that is divided or split, especially in leaves or biological structures.
From Latin 'fissus' (split) + 'palmatus' (palm-shaped); a botanical term describing leaf morphology.
Fissipalmate leaves evolved in certain plants to increase surface area for photosynthesis while maintaining structural strength—it's nature's engineering solution!
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