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Leaves are changed into spines in xerophytic structures called _______.
Leaves are changed into spines in xerophytic structures called _______.
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The correct option is C Phylloclade
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modified stem that is flattened and capable of unlimited growth is
called as phylloclade. It carries out photosynthesis. It is a
xerophytic adaptation. Leaves are changed into spines in xerophytic
structures called phylloclade. Examples include Opuntia. Opuntia
is a xerophytic plant, in which leaves are modified into spine to
reduce the rate of respiration. A modified stem capable of limited
growth is called as cladode. It carries out photosynthesis.
Examples include Ruscus, Asparagus species. Phyllode is a
petiole modified into a leaf-like structure. Thus,
the correct answer is 'Phylloclade.'
A modified stem that is flattened and capable of unlimited growth is called as phylloclade. It carries out photosynthesis. It is a xerophytic adaptation. Leaves are changed into spines in xerophytic structures called phylloclade. Examples include Opuntia. Opuntia is a xerophytic plant, in which leaves are modified into spine to reduce the rate of respiration. A modified stem capable of limited growth is called as cladode. It carries out photosynthesis. Examples include Ruscus, Asparagus species. Phyllode is a petiole modified into a leaf-like structure. Thus, the correct answer is 'Phylloclade.'
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