Septal and paliform lobes
Vertical lobes that form along the inner edges of septa near the columella
(SEM)
Character State | Definition | Illustration |
none | No vertical lobes | |
paliform lobes | Lobes formed by vertical extensions of one or more trabecular bundles from the main fan system | |
septal lobes | Lobes formed by an additional trabecular fan system | |
pali | Physically distinct vertical lamellae or pillars that remain after septal substitution |
Last updated on June 25, 2003-eek.