Bordered pits are elongated transversely and arranged in vertical series. The pattern is known as

Scalariform pitting

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Intervascular pitting

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Reticulate thickening

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Oblique pitting

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Solution

The correct option is A Scalariform pitting
The pitted thickening is a characteristic of the vessels of meta-xylem and secondary xylem. The pits may be circular or elongate bordered type. Scalariform pitted thickening is a highly advanced type of pitting pattern where elongated bordered pits are arranged in a ladder-like (scalariform) pattern.
So, the correct answer is 'Scaliform pitting'.

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