Beltian bodies

[Fred Rickson]

Modified tips of each leaflet....45% protein.  Named for Thomas Belt e.g..
The Naturalist in Nicaragua....proper noun.

Fred R. Rickson

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> From: Robert Labelle <robla at STREMY.COM>
> To: TAXACOM at USOBI.ORG
> Subject: Beltian bodies
> Date: Friday, October 15, 1999 9:22 AM
>
> Hello,
> Can I send out this plant question? What exactly are "Beltian bodies",
> which appear on the acaicia plant leaves? Why is Beltian capitalized?
>
> Robert Labelle
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