English
Noun
nervure (plural nervures)
- botany Any of the vascular bundles that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ.
- zoology One of the chitinous ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect.
Synonyms
vein
Category:Phytotomy
Category:Zootomy
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