internody
Internody is a term used in biology to describe a segment of a modular organism that lies between two consecutive nodal points. In plants, it relates to the space between nodes on a stem, but the term is often used to emphasize the architectural and developmental aspects of that segment rather than its precise measured length alone. Some authors treat internody as a broad synonym of internode, while others use it to refer specifically to the tissue and growth pattern occurring within and across the segment.
Etymology and scope: The term draws from Latin inter- meaning between and nodus meaning node. It appears
Characteristics: An internody varies in length and composition according to species, environmental conditions, and developmental stage.
Applications and interpretation: In horticulture and agronomy, internody length informs pruning strategies, training, and modeling of
See also: Internode, Node, Plant morphology, Modular biology.