PEDUNCLE

The term 'peduncle' has several meanings:

★ In botany, a peduncle (botany) is a stalk supporting an inflorescence.

★ In anatomy, a cerebral peduncle is a band of neurons, resembling a stalk, which connect varied parts of the brain.


★ In insect brains, the peduncle connects the lobes of the mushroom bodies to its calyx.

★ In zoology, a peduncle (zoology) is a stem, through which a mass of tissue is attached to a body.

★ In fish anatomy, the caudal peduncle is the narrow part of the body to which the tail attaches.

★ In arthropod morphology, a peduncle (arthropods) is the base segments of an antenna.

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