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ALTERNATION OF PARTS

\ˌɒltənˈe͡ɪʃən ɒv pˈɑːts], \ˌɒltənˈe‍ɪʃən ɒv pˈɑːts], \ˌɒ_l_t_ə_n_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n ɒ_v p_ˈɑː_t_s]\

Definitions of ALTERNATION OF PARTS

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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It is the general rule that leaves of the different whorls alternate in position with each other, sepals with petals, stamens with petals.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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