👉 Dactyliology is a scientific field that studies the structure and function of the branches, or "dactyls," within the leaves and stems of plants. These are called "dactyls" because they branch from the stem to form a series of thin, leaf-like structures known as "denticules." The term "dactyliology" is derived from the Latin word "dactylus," which means "branching," and "denticule,"
