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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| joint | A node; the place on a stem where a bud, leaf, or branch forms. |
| juvenile stage | (1) The early or vegetative phase of plant growth characterized by carbohydrate utilization. (2) The first stage of an insect’s life cycle, either as a larva or a nymph. |