Venation: meaning, definitions and examples
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venation
[ vɪˈneɪʃən ]
botanical term
Venation refers to the arrangement and pattern of veins in the leaves of plants and in other structures, such as wings of insects. It plays an essential role in the transport of nutrients and water within the plant. The study of venation can provide insights into the evolutionary adaptations of plants and their responses to environmental factors. Different species exhibit various venation patterns, which can aid in identification and classification.
Synonyms
vein arrangement, vein structure.
Examples of usage
- The venation of the leaves helps identify the species.
- Botanists often study venation patterns.
- This plant exhibits a complex venation characteristic.
Translations
Translations of the word "venation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 venação
🇮🇳 वेनाटियन
🇩🇪 Vena
🇮🇩 venasi
🇺🇦 венування
🇵🇱 wenacja
🇯🇵 静脈の走行
🇫🇷 vénation
🇪🇸 venación
🇹🇷 venasyon
🇰🇷 정맥
🇸🇦 تَشْعِيب
🇨🇿 venace
🇸🇰 venácia
🇨🇳 静脉分布
🇸🇮 venacija
🇮🇸 æðakort
🇰🇿 венация
🇬🇪 ვენაცია
🇦🇿 venasiya
🇲🇽 venación
Etymology
The term 'venation' originates from the Latin word 'venatio', which means 'hunting' or 'a pursuit', derived from 'venare', which means 'to hunt'. In the context of botany, the word adopted a new meaning related to the 'veins' of leaves, focusing on their arrangement and structure. The use of 'venation' can be traced back to the 19th century when botanists began to categorize and analyze plant structures systematically. The study of leaf venation is significant in phytography and taxonomy, playing a critical role in understanding plant physiology and diversity. Over time, venation has become an essential concept in botanical studies, emphasizing its relevance in ecological and evolutionary research.