In __________ venation, the leaves have mesh like network of veins covering the whole leaf.
A
parallel
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B
reticulate
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C
meshed
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D
crossed
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Solution
The correct option is B reticulate In leaves of some plants like hibiscus and rose, veins arising from the midrib form a mesh-like network as shown in the figure below. This type of arrangement of veins is known as reticulate venation.