Septum
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In biology, a septum (Latin for something that encloses; septa) is a wall, dividing a cavity or structure into smaller ones. A cavity or structure divided in this way may be referred to as septate.
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In biology, a septum (Latin for something that encloses; septa) is a wall, dividing a cavity or structure into smaller ones. A cavity or structure divided in this way may be referred to as septate.
==Examples==
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