A modification of petiole is

Phyllode

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Phylloclade

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Cladode

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Corm

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Solution

The correct option is A Phyllode
Phyllode is a green, expanded structure formed by the modification of petiole or rachis of the leaf. In most of the xerophytes, leaves are reduced to prevent water loss in such plants phyllodes develop to carry out photosynthesis.
An example is Acacia.
So the correct option is 'Phyllode'

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