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Leaf Structure and Arrangment
Most leaves have similar essential structures, but differ in venation patterns and leaf arrangement (or phyllotaxy).
Types of Leaf Forms
Leaves may be categorized as simple or compound, depending on how their blade (or lamina) is divided.
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.