Strengthening Structures in the Petiole–Lamina Junction of Peltate Leaves
Peltate- or umbrella- shaped leaves are characterised by a petiole more or less centrally attached to the lamina on the abaxial side. The transition from the petiole to lamina in peltate leaves resembles a significant and abrupt geometrical change from a beam to a plate in a very compact shape. Sinc...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Biomimetics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/6/2/25 |