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A leaf which possesses stomata exclusively on its upper surface is called as
A leaf which possesses stomata exclusively on its upper surface is called as
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The correct option is C Lotus type
Oat type leaves are amphistomatic and isostomatic because stomata are equally distributed on both surfaces of leaf.
Apple or mulberry type leaves are hypostomatic with stomata on lower leaf surface only.
Lotus type leaves are epistomatic with stomata on upper surface of their floating leaves.
Cactus has cladode which is a stem modified for photosynthesis but at looks like a leaf. The leaves are reduced to spine, fewer stomata are present on cladode to reduce water loss.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
Oat type leaves are amphistomatic and isostomatic because stomata are equally distributed on both surfaces of leaf.
Apple or mulberry type leaves are hypostomatic with stomata on lower leaf surface only.
Lotus type leaves are epistomatic with stomata on upper surface of their floating leaves.
Cactus has cladode which is a stem modified for photosynthesis but at looks like a leaf. The leaves are reduced to spine, fewer stomata are present on cladode to reduce water loss.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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