How leaves are classified on the basis of the arrangement of veins.

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Leaves are classified into types, based on the arrangement of veins within the leaf lamina. This type of arrangement is called venation.

Reticulate venation – In this type, the veins and veinlets form a network. This type of leaves is present in dicotyledonous plants.

Parallel venation – The veins run parallel to each other towards the margin or the tip of the leaf. This type of leaves can be seen in monocotyledons.

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