Heterolobous

/ˌhɛtərəˈloʊbəs/ adjective

Definition

Describing organisms or structures with lobes that are different in size, shape, or form.

Etymology

From Greek hetero- (different) + lobos (lobe), combining to describe asymmetrical lobed structures. Used in botany and zoology to classify organisms with irregular lobe patterns.

Kelly Says

Some leaves are heterolobous—they have different sized lobes on the same leaf, like nature couldn't decide how fancy to make the edges!

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