noun
- the arrangement and distribution of veins or nerves in a leaf, wing, or other structure
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The nervation of the butterfly's wing is essential for its structural integrity.
- Botanists study the nervation patterns in leaves to classify plant species.
- The delicate nervation visible on the dragonfly's wings allows for precise flight control.
- Different types of nervation in insect wings reflect their evolutionary adaptations.