The condition of being basal

Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin. / (anatomy) Associated with the base of an organism or structure.

base, bottom, minimum / (anatomy) Any basal structure or part

In a basal manner

plural of basal

plural of basalis

(mycology) The mycelium at the base of a mushroom's stem.

(mycology) A fleshy mass of tissue located at the junction of the a mushroom and its substrate.

(ornithology) A small feather located at the base of a bird's bill that has little or no vane.

(biology) A cellular organelle, similar to a centriole, associated with the formation of cilia and flagella.