Peduncle
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The term peduncle has several meanings:
- In botany, a peduncle (botany) is a stalk supporting an inflorescence.
- In anatomy, a cerebral peduncle is a band of neurons, resembling a stalk, which connect varied parts of the brain.
- In zoology, a peduncle (zoology) is a stem, whereby a mass of tissue is attached to a body.
- In arthropod morphology, a peduncle (arthropods) is the base segments of an antenna.