Category: N
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Nodal
Relating to the node.
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Nocturnal
At night (as in flowers opening in the night). Referring to or taking place at night. To or occurring in the night. Opposed to diurnal.
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Nitrogen-fixation
The process by which bacteria (less often other organisms) convert atmospheric nitrogen into organic compounds that can be taken up by plants. This process often takes place in specialised nodules. Conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N2 gas) into a soluble, biologically available form. The conversion is carried out by nitrogen-fixing organisms (e.g., Rhizobium bacteria) which live…
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Nitid
Shiny.
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Nidulent
Embedded in a cavity [unusual term, not recommended].
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Neuter
Sexless, without stamens or pistils. Neither male nor female.
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Net-veined
When the smaller veins are connected, forming a pattern like the meshes of a net.
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Nest leaves
(In ferns) sterile leaves that catch litter.
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Nest fronds
(In ferns) sterile leaves that catch litter.
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Nested
(In phylogeny) said of a taxon or clade located within another clade.