Define the following terms:

Aestivation

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Aestivation

The term 'aestivation' refers to the mode in which sepals or petals are arranged in a floral bud with respect to other floral members. There are four types of aestivation in plants i.e., valvate, twisted, imbricate, and vexillary.

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