• 1. Leaf - Wikipedia

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  Description: WebA leaf (pl.: leaves) is a principal appendage of the stem of a vascular plant, usually borne laterally aboveground and specialized for photosynthesis. Leaves are collectively called foliage, as in "autumn foliage", while the leaves, stem, flower, and …

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• 2. Leaf | Definition, Parts, & Function | Britannica

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  Description: WebMar 29, 2024 · Leaf, any usually flattened green outgrowth from the stem of a vascular plant. Leaves are the primary sites of photosynthesis and manufacture food for plants. They are an integral part of the stem system and can be …

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• 3. Leaf Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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  Description: WebThe meaning of LEAF is a lateral outgrowth from a plant stem that is typically a flattened expanded variably shaped greenish organ, constitutes a unit of the foliage, and functions primarily in food manufacture by photosynthesis. How to use leaf in a sentence.

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• 4. 30.4: Leaves - Biology LibreTexts

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  Description: WebCompare and contrast simple leaves and compound leaves. List and describe examples of modified leaves. Leaves are the main sites for photosynthesis: the process by which plants synthesize food. Most leaves are usually green, due …

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• 5. Leaf - Definition, Function and Types | Biology Dictionary

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  Description: WebAug 19, 2017 · The term leaf refers to the organ that forms the main lateral appendage on the stem of vascular plants. In general, leaves are thin, flat organs responsible for the photosynthesis of the plant. Although photosynthesis typically only occurs on the upper surface of the leaf, it can occur on both sides in some plant species.

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• 6. Plant Leaves and Leaf Anatomy - ThoughtCo

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  Description: WebNov 4, 2019 · By. Regina Bailey. Updated on November 04, 2019. Plant leaves help to sustain life on earth as they generate food for both plant and animal life. The leaf is the site of photosynthesis in plants. Photosynthesis is the process of absorbing energy from sunlight and using it to produce food in the form of sugars.

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• 7. 30.10: Leaves - Leaf Structure, Function, and Adaptation

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  Description: WebOct 31, 2023 · Leaf Structure and Function. The outermost layer of the leaf is the epidermis. It consists of the upper and lower epidermis, which are present on either side of the leaf. Botanists call the upper side the adaxial surface (or adaxis) and the lower side the abaxial surface (or abaxis). The epidermis aids in the regulation of gas exchange.

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• 8. 30.8: Leaves - Leaf Structure and Arrangment - Biology LibreTexts

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  Description: WebOct 31, 2023 · Structure of a Typical Leaf. Each leaf typically has a leaf blade called the lamina, which is also the widest part of the leaf. Some leaves are attached to the plant stem by a petiole. Leaves that do not have a petiole and are directly attached to the plant stem are called sessile leaves.

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• 9. Leaves - Biology Online Tutorial

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  Description: WebLeaves are complex plant organs upon which life depends. We will look into all of these processes in more detail and see just how vital leaves are to sustaining plant and animal life. Leaf Arrangements and Types. There are over 275,000 different kinds of plants and most of them can be distinguished from each other by their leaves alone.

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• 10. Complete Guide To Different Types of Leaves with Pictures and Leaf …

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  Description: WebJul 11, 2023 · Leaves are an essential part of every tree species. They allow the tree to survive by being a significant factor in photosynthesis. Not only are they functional, but leaves are also essential to a tree’s aesthetic. The leaf of a tree gives it a lot of its shape and texture. Using leaves, you can often identify the genus and even the tree species.

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