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Fused |
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| The uniting of like structures (such as petals, anthers or leaf bases) to form a distinct, often different-shaped structure. | ||
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| Figure A. Five petals are fused to form a funnel shaped corolla. (Calystegia sepium) |
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| Figure
B.
Pairs
of
stem
leaves
are
fused
at
their
bases. (Eupatorium perfoliatum) |
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