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Occurrence
of different types of leaves in Limnophylla
is called _______.
Occurrence of different types of leaves in Limnophylla is called _______.
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The correct option is C Heterophylly
Heterophylly is a phenomenon in which a plant possesses two types of leaves. There are 3 types heterophylly, namely environmental, developmental and habitual. In developmental heterophylly, leaves are different in size and shapes at different phases of growth. In habitual heterophylly, the leaves are different in shapes at different positions of the plants. Environmental heterophylly is seen in semi-aquatic plants. There are two types of leaves, one on the upper surface and other on the lower surface. The underwater leaves are thin and lack stomata. The aerial leaves are thick and have stomata. Example of environmental heterophylly includes Limnophila.Thus, the correct answer is 'Heterophylly.'
Heterophylly is a phenomenon in which a plant possesses two types of leaves. There are 3 types heterophylly, namely environmental, developmental and habitual. In developmental heterophylly, leaves are different in size and shapes at different phases of growth. In habitual heterophylly, the leaves are different in shapes at different positions of the plants. Environmental heterophylly is seen in semi-aquatic plants. There are two types of leaves, one on the upper surface and other on the lower surface. The underwater leaves are thin and lack stomata. The aerial leaves are thick and have stomata. Example of environmental heterophylly includes Limnophila.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Heterophylly.'
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