A process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, producing glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water.

Describing organisms that are capable of photosynthesis, such as plants, algae, and some bacteria.

The movement of an organism toward or away from a light source, often seen in motile organisms like certain bacteria…

A genus of extinct plants from the Devonian period, known for their leaf-like structures.

A stem modification that resembles a leaf, functioning in photosynthesis, often seen in plants adapted to dry conditions.

A flattened, leaf-like petiole or leaf stalk, often found in plants in arid environments where leaf surface area is minimized.

A condition where floral organs, such as petals or stamens, are replaced by leaf-like structures.

Relating to the evolutionary development of leaves or leaf-like structures in plants.

Resembling a leaf, especially in structure or function, often used to describe non-leaf plant structures with similar roles.

An abnormal or excessive growth of leaves on a plant, often caused by environmental or genetic factors.