Section 4
Leaves
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Leaf Structure and Arrangment
Most leaves have similar essential structures, but differ in venation patterns and leaf arrangement (or phyllotaxy).
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Types of Leaf Forms
Leaves may be categorized as simple or compound, depending on how their blade (or lamina) is divided.
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Leaf Structure, Function, and Adaptation
Leaves have many structures that prevent water loss, transport compounds, aid in gas exchange, and protect the plant as a whole.