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(botany) Of a vein or costa, extending beyond the tip or the margin of a leaf..
This species of tree is recognized by the excurrent veins in its leaves.
The excurrent apertures (called oscula because they look like little mouths) project their thin cone-shaped lips into the water stream passing over a sponge.
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Excurrent means (botany) Of a vein or costa, extending beyond the tip or the margin of a leaf..
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This species of tree is recognized by the excurrent veins in its leaves.
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