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.