In Opuntia, the leaves of areoles are modified into ___.

tendrils

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scales

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glochidia

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spines

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The correct option is D spines
The spines present on Opuntia represent reduced leaves. The leaves become modified into spines in order to protect the plants from grazing animals and excessive transpiration.

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In Opuntia, the leaves of areoles are modified into ___.

The correct option is D spinesThe spines present on Opuntia represent reduced leaves. The leaves become modified into spines in order to protect the plants from grazing animals and excessive transpiration.

The correct option is D spines
The spines present on Opuntia represent reduced leaves. The leaves become modified into spines in order to protect the plants from grazing animals and excessive transpiration.