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emargination in a sentence

n.

Definition

Emargination is the presence of indentations or notches along the edges of biological structures, such as leaf margins, facilitating functions like water drainage.

Sample Sentences

  1. Emargination in biological terms refers to the indentations or notches observed on the edges of certain structures.
  2. The emargination of the leaf margins in this plant species allows for better water drainage during heavy rains.
  3. She noted the emargination of the shell's edge, which distinguished it from similar species in the collection.
  4. In evolutionary biology, emargination can indicate adaptations to specific environmental pressures or predation.
  5. The researchers were surprised to find emargination in the fossilized remains, suggesting a unique evolutionary trait.

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