What is the meaning of Basal?

Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.

Associated with the base of an organism or structure.

Of a minimal level that is necessary for maintaining the health or life of an organism.

In a phylogenetic tree, being a group, or member of a group, which diverged earlier. The earliest clade to branch in a larger clade.

Any basal structure or part

basal (associated with the base of an organism or structure)

basal (of a minimal level that is necessary for maintaining the health or life of an organism)

basal (any basal structure or part)

onion (as a mass or species); several onions

Source: wiktionary.org

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